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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
5
Hospital board discussions include consulting architects for a new building, requiring health certificates for staff appointments, and plans to appoint a dietitian. The committee also considers uniform allowances, ambulance service procurement, and holiday boiler details, with progress toward next steps noted.
A hospital secretary reports donations acknowledged by Matron and lists many donors, then details December patient counts. Inpatient and discharge figures are provided with an average length of stay noted, plus birth and attendance data. An inquiry panel is tasked with reviewing pensioner matters and hospital sanitation as conditions for a trade ruling are discussed.
Fragmented diary style transcript shows Hitler accusing Britain and France of starting the war and claiming Germany aimed to avert a larger conflict. He predicts continued unity with Austria and asserts German strength, plans, and resolve while blaming Allied leaders for missteps and a prolonged struggle.
Sydney golfers Nor man von Nida and Harry Williams nearly boarded the Knaum when a last minute change kept them from traveling. The ship sank off Balt a9 Monday week after leaving Manila. The pair had competed in Manila events before cancelling plans to stay in Australia.
The Bermayn Progress Association reported a strong odor from a lagoon to the Mumballw Shire Council. The council president said the issue would be referred to the appropriate department for action as decaying matter and fish were noted near the lagoon’s banks.
An inquiry into the death of 14 year old Leo Patrick Armatrong heard evidence of an alleged refusal to administer anaesthetic before an operation. Dr Ronald Zattle oversaw the boy’s admission to Lunges Hospital on December 26 and later transfer to a private hospital for the procedure. The inquiry examined why Janet Hospital staff did not provide timely medical attention and whether Dr Weaver would administer anaesthetic in urgent cases.
A mixed page item lists a five pound reward for Loar and notices a special meeting on Tuesday February 6 at Amalie Fall. It advertises Sutton's Pty Ltd Music Warehouse Sydney stock and announces tenders for Thom a Walter Robins estate in Queanbeyan and Canberra. Includes wallet loss reward and Canberra High School hiring notices.
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