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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1965

Page

5

Need for midway house after hospital reform debate

Mrs X recovering from surgery preferred a convalescent home to rest and avoid burdening Canberra Hospital. Doctors and officials cited hospital bed demand and suggested recovery centres, noting Australia spends about £950 million yearly on health services as facilities are wasted on post treatment care.

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Hovercraft incident and convalescent home ideas emerge

The article reports a hovercraft incident involving the Queen’s party and escorts, plus a discussion in Canberra on convalescent care. It notes calls for a Canberra recovery unit with private rooms and shared meals, backed by hospitals, charities, and community groups.

President Hosts Dame Mabel Brookes at White House Dinner

President Johnson repaid a debt of gratitude to Dame Mabel Brookes wife of Sir Norman Brookes by hosting them at the White House. The Brookeses were in Washington return trip to Melbourne after Wimbledon and the dinner followed Johnson recalling hospitality shown by a Melbourne couple in 1942.

Washington Johnson Mabel Brookes Norman Brookes White House Norman Buck Melbourne Rimbert Menzies Robert Mabel Sir Norman

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