Resignation of Dr John Ross at Herbertton Hospital
At a Herbertton Hospital Committee meeting Dr John Ross medical officer tendered his resignation for personal reasons asking to be released before Christmas. The motion to accept resignation with reluctance was carried and advertisements will be placed in The British Medical Journal and other papers for a successor by mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Herberton Hospital
John Ledlie
John Ross
Major
Ravenshoe
Molley Cricket Club First Match at Home Against Mossman
The first home match last Sunday sawMolley Cricket Club face Mossman with both sides posting innings. Notable figures include Jarrett, G James, Cowan, Harris and Knowlton among others as Mossman posted 81 runs in the second innings with Alexander not out on 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Mesdames Pedrazzini
McNamara
W. Roberts
Mr. N. Nissen
Jarrett
G. James
Stubbin
Bis
Cowan
eSeee
Harris
Davis
Knowroi
Salam
Sean Mossman
Inniggs
Atherton Hospital Board Monthly Meeting Highlights
Atherton October 15 report on the ordinary monthly Atherton Hospital Board meeting held October 14. Discussions cover the infectious disease treatment agreement with tableland shires, potential charges to local authorities, hot water system for Nurses Quarters, a proposed film for the Cancer Campaign, and an applicant for Matron at Milton Hospital. References to grants, sewerage precepts, and trainee exam concerns appear among ongoing administrative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Atherton Hospital Board
Board Room
H. H. Collins
Maguire
Winkeld
Walby
Seimen
Tableland
Department of Public Health
Health Department
Wandcar
Collins
Brisbane
McDowell
North Cancer Trust
Visi Atherton
Creean
Winfield
Car
Judge a Woman by Way She W Hair
A short, era newspaper style advice piece promotes hair care tips. It warns against harsh shampoos containing alkali and endorses a cheap, greaseless colinated substance for cleansing. The piece emphasizes leaving hair easy to dress and free of dandruff.
Babinda Notes Report Week Activity and Local Events
The Babinda notes cover cane crushing results for the week ending 12th, polling at the School of Arts with Radio Club progress figures, a charity concert in the School of Arts, and a cricket loss for Rangers to Mirriwinni. The October School of Arts meeting, rifle club scores, and land work at Frenchman's Creek ahead of Captain Treacy's visit are noted along with visits from Miss Joan Hourston and local clergy arrivals and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Kenny
R.C. Church
School of Arts
D. Jago
Withers
Mir. L. Threfoil
P. Hanry
A. H. Weaver
J. Angus
A. Crane
E. Ryan
F. Lewis
L. O'Connell Pe
Frenchman's Creek
Treacy
Babinda
R. M. Park
Cairns
Babinda Presbyterian Church
Frank
Rushworth
General Hospital
Relief and prison costs rise in Brisbane report
Brisbane records show relief expenditures for the year ended June 30 1929 totaling £ 48,019 in Brisbane and suburbs and £ 55,425 in the country, with gross relief spend £108,533, up £61,727 from the prior year. Prisons Dept. reports a year’s gross expenditure of £38,983, up £2,451, while prisoners numbered 1,602 men and 92 women in confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Home Tary
Legislative Assembly
Prisons Department
Boggo Road
Government Printing Office
Rockhampton
Census figures show aboriginal population in 1928
The June 1928 census counted 17 611 aboriginal people with 13 191 full blood and 4 421 half castes. It notes 2 468 natives employed under agreement and 376 engaged in pearl shell and beche-de-mer work as of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beche-De-Mer
Household storage advice for twine and paper
The text urges keeping twine and brown paper saved for later use. It suggests a well regulated house should have a drawer with thick paper and rolled string pieces stored separately for quick selection.
Nursing Board Report Improves Atherton Hospital Examinations
Dr Paine noted the nurses from the Athertons showed satisfactory results. The Nursing Board circular listed accounts for Atherton Hospital 752 pounds 3 shillings 7d for September and 766 pounds 13 shillings for August, and Millaa Mill Hospital 44 pounds 8 shillings 7d for September and 10s 7d for August. Medical reports detail August admissions and discharges, September admissions, deaths, and remaining patients, with operations total 31 and 156 outpatient visits. Nine of ten nurses passed the examination. one failed in hygiene. The meeting closed with thanks to the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Athertons
Nursing Board
Atherton Hospital
Millaa Mill Hospital
Totel
Hygeine
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S.W
O.S
Saison
Wonder Men
ALLEN
Mutual Limited
Arrott Street
Herberton District Hospital
Molley Cricket Club
Millon Millon Hospital
A. Mardon
McDonald
St. George's Nursing Home
Milton
Hendry
Statens de Simmoneaith
Brorn Shire
Eacham Council
Williams & Giffin
Queensland
Crisi
Alweys
Isitt “Jones
Oivision
Uried Pro Rex-Pye
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