Hospital Commission Evidence shows board tensions at Canberra Hospital
Testimony recounts friction after Matron Everett Smith’s non renewal, ignored medical staff input, and hospital policies. Doctors described efforts to communicate with the Board, debated by-laws, and concerns over patient care and nursing arrangements amid public criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witness
Mr. Crapp
Fiverett- Smith
Everett-Smith
Con- J
Evans
Nott
Tillyard
Henry
Canberra Hospital Board Testimony Covers Wires and Staff
Miss Jane Tong from Canberra Hospital recounts faulty telephone wires in the secretary’s area and a board complaint in 1935. She notes repeat cross-talk complaints, a switch board update, and board discussions on returned soldier preference. The testimony covers appointments, staff tensions, and board procedures at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Tong
Acton
Canberra Hospital
Evans
P.M.G. Department
Mitchell
Dickson
Anderson
Jessie May
Lade
Evang
B.S. & S.lla
Witness
Everett- Smith
Hutton
Tillyard
Tillyard, Miss Maguire
Miss Lade
Shakespeare
Cade
Simpson
Karitane Hospital
Sister Orris
Wilson
Barton Blacks Defeat Telopea II In Convincing Victory
Barton Blacks topped Telopea II 3 to 1 as Millett and McCullough led the attack. Townsend scored for Telopea, but Barton’s speed and teamwork sealed a third straight win as Wheland and Truesdale supported a relentless offense.
Hospital Board's Merits Based Selections questioned
Gwilym Thomas Evans testified on Canberra hospital governance since 1927 noting staff transition from Commonwealth. He described application rounds for Matron and Superintendent, merit based appointments for Dr ter, and controversy around Dr Nott and Miss Shake ne. Board defended open meetings and anti discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwilym Thomas Evans
Braddon
Canberra
Garonne
Commonwealth Government
Misa Everett-Smith
Smith
Aetna
Jas Smith
Ter
Anverthed Wief
Mr. Anderson
Board
Cade
Simpson
Bette Nott
Shakespeare
Miss Shakene
Ore
Sisters
Nura Gble
Girie
Bar Phon
Closing Address at Public Hearing Highlights Canberran Hospital Welfare
Dr Colvin urged unity for the Canberra Community Hospital, calling for a women’s auxiliary and stressing focus on hospital patients rather than self. The Commission plans to report to the Minister for Health, with counsel allowed to present evidence only to a limited extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin
Hughes
Canberra
Self
Hospital
Greyhound Coursing Special Stakes Results
Special Stakes 473 yards Second Division results list Fan Fare Southern Boy All Blue and others with times around 28 seconds. First Division shows Marabou Flying Kruger Our Host Madonna among placings. betting odds noted and margins described. Other events include Petite Joan Huron Cuba and Novice Hurdles Johnny's Pal The Viking and more with finishing distances and odds.
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Southern Boy
All Blue
Evens Southern Boy
Peter Dawson
Red Booty
Blackt
Aribmay
Coralingo
Marabou
Ato Ee
M.disalto
Flying Kruger
Our Host
Madonna
Gooreen
Headrock
Curinya Lass
Aiden
Petite Joan
Huron
Cuba
Evens Petite Joan
Sepores
Las Anver
Jase Bsreen Stear
Desert Lily
Ameg
Starlight
Ghid
Setgend Vision
Faarie
Ura Evens Pacific
Maronga
Majura Lad
Johnnny's Pal
Little Btan
Johnny's Pal
Little Stam
the Viking
Gitley's
Lonelce
Mies Neta
Kingston Rout Queanbeyan In A Grade Hockey Match
Kingston dominated the sole A Grade hockey game of Saturday. The Maroons attacked from the start, racing to a quick lead while Queanbeyan managed only four circle entries and scored twice. Final score Kingston 9, Queanbeyan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Maroons
Queanbeyan
Telopea I versus RMC II Mayed at Griffith
A hockey match between Telopea I and RMC II at Griffith produced an even first half with Telopea leading 4 2 after Jack Colwell Martin and Hill goals. In the second half Martin added another goal for a final score of 4 2 with standout play from Patterson Hughes Harper and Stirling for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayed
Griffith
Telopea
Harper
Jack Colwell
Martin
Hill
R.M.C
Patterson
Hughes
Hmlf
Foley
Stirling
Brack
G. Hill
Local Soccer Action at Reid Park Ends in 5 2 Victory
Final team defeated second by 5 to 2 at Reid Park with both sides showing lopsided positioning. Leama half backs stood out with Margules, while Brat teammates pressed and Davies made several saves. Ansell Mor row Royds and Bell tallied for the winners in a rugged match. Under 14 A team edged 4 1 after slow start as backs arrived late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid Park
Leama
Margules
Davies
Ansell
Morrow
Royds
Bell
King Silver Wins President Stakes Sprint Title
In the Division event at WaGG, Byne 2 and Poor Jim 3 faltered as King Silver led by five lengths over a field including WAGGANOY and Charlie's Watch. Time clocked around 29.4 seconds for the 473 yard dash amid close finishers and noted entrants such as Any Other Model and Golden Data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Silver
Poor Jim
Poor Bo
Tang Byne
Charlie's Watch
Conten Og
Golden Data
Whato
Grammar Blanks Kingston In Open Hockey Match
Grammar dominates Kingston 11 to 0 as J Sheaffe scores five and E Branson shines. Kingston struggles with weakened lineup while Telopea and YWCA teams each rack up multiple goals in separate efforts.
Boronia Triumphs Over Hall In Tight Football Clash
Boronia displayed solid teamwork to defeat Hall in a keen game. Hall lacked E Southwell causing disarray in attack while Boronia pressed early. E Thompson scored Boronia's first with a neat shot before half time. Second half saw quick passing by Boronia forwards though Hall keeper made several fine saves as Hall added three more to finish ahead. Goal scorers included B Thompson with two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Grammar
Goor
Grammer
J. Sheaffe
E. Branson
M. Lea
E. Clutton
E. Sharpe
Boronia
Hall
E. Southwell
E. Thompson
Nin
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Hospital Commission
St & Rosny Seers
Pickson
Dr. Nott
Cahill
Budge
Sydney Johnston
Dr. Mater
Mater
Queanbeyan Hospital
Mr. Dickson
Sydney
Johnston
J. 8
Crapp
Till
Ott
Finlay
Director- General of Health
Nwo Womens Auxiliary
Barton Blacks
Telopea II
Barton
Millett
Whelan
Dson
Townsend
McCullough
Truesdale
Mollis
Senate
Secre
P.m.g's Department
Nana Tek
Greyhound
Kingston v
Telopea I. v. R.M.C. II
Uncle Toby
Uncle Tobys Oats
Clifford Love & Co. Ltd
Clarence Street
Shakespear
Holt Holbrook
the Holbrooks
CGS. I. v. C.G.S. IL
A's
H. Robertson
H. Moore
Telopea School
V. Y.W.C.A
Y.W.C.A
J. Cox
J. Gameron
A. Cumpston
J. Israel
H. Mollison
Y. J. Creighton
D. Ryan
Boronias
B. Thompson
Utada
L. Blundell
Ph Tillyard
M. Israel
Thompson
Gardiner
Franz and
Brackemeeneana
Boksi
Mamuke Oval
Christopher Job Ghakespeare
Federel Capital Fr of Australia Ltd
Yey, Mgntage
Brotden Senker
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