Free Medicine Criticised in Campaign for T.B. Prevention
Dr Dickson urged Victoria to spend £2 million on prevention and to build hospitals while warning against free medicine schemes. He cited shortages in rural health care, limited medical staff, and the need for better ambulance and aftercare services for crippled children, along with rail fare concessions for treatment trips.
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de McNamara
CAVA
Sisatly
Dr. Dickson
Bush
Red Cross
C.w.a
Dickson
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Webster
Children's Hospital
Canberra
New Zealand
Jean MccNamah
Vica
Tasmania
U.S.A
Mel
Bad State Of Conveniences In Country Towns
A Dandenong Ranges group motion on improving public lavatories in country towns failed after an amendment proposing bans on use of lavatories where facilities exist was carried. Speakers criticized cleanliness and urged councils to seek Public Works grants to upgrade amenities.
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Dandenong Ranges
J. R. Meredith
Ferntree Gully
C.W.A
Mesdames Tallot
Queensclif
G. Green
Heidelberg
Mra Lane
Monbulk
Gardner
Werrimall South
Hicken
Public Works Department
Question Of Time Limit For Officers Limiting Terms
The motion to limit the term of office for the three Central vice-presidents and four elected State Executive Committee members to two consecutive years passed by a large majority. Mra W Burgess moved the proposal with Mrs E J Davies backing it. Mrs Goucher argued against it citing loss of continuity. Mrs Ernest Whitehead supported broader service.
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State Executive Committee
Mra W. Burgess
Central Gippsland Group
E. J. Davies
Tatura
Goucher
Central Executive
Ernest Whitehead
Corryong
Two Years Limit Debated for Group Leaders in Parliament
Mrs B Martin of Fish Creek urged extending group presidents' term to three years arguing it would stabilise leadership. Mrs Moncur from Central Gippsland defended the two year limit as building leadership experience. Mrs Whitehead supported more experienced women after six years. The motion failed.
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B Martin
Fish Creek
Moncur
Central Gippsland
Whitehead
Younger Set Annual Report Highlights 1530 Members
Miss Valma Smith summarizes a busy year for the Younger Set with 86 active units, noting many branches suspended by marriages and wartime disruptions. She praises service to forces and hospitals, caring for overseas brides and families, adopting an orphan, supporting delinquent girls, and baby-minding efforts, plus a March tennis tournament and doubles championship led by Maisie McDiarmid and the team of Wilma Huf and Clarice Carthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valma Smith
England
Wilma Huf
Clarice Carthew
Food is lifeline to international peace in talk
Mrs Charles Russell of London, representing the Associated Country Women of the World, urged women to help build world peace through food conservation and shared responsibility. She praised ACWW's wartime work, its resilience, and the role of mothers and rural women in sustaining nations.
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Charles Russell
London
Country Women of the World
Ac.w.w
Russell
A.C.W.W
Mr. Russell
Mrs Russell
United Tions Organisation
Rysell
Transportable T B X RAY Units Proposal Record
A fragment discusses transportable X ray units and a proposal to fund or promote mobile TB examinations. It mentions a conference, a district head area, and a figure around £1000, with health authorities involved in sending out information.
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Hawkendale
Saul Gostias
Hospital Window Safety Message From Old Film Copy
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss safety for hospital windows and a motion related to protective measures. The readable bits mention a protection effort and references to a film or patrol context, with unclear names or dates. The fragment hints at a safety recommendation but lacks concrete details or identifiable entities.
Contagious Distemper Study Between Groups Reported
A local meeting discussed distemper in dogs and the contagious germ, noting a six week period for tests. The Camnertown delegation backed the motion, supporting continued valuable work and broader study.
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Sia'b Tern
Speason
Coun
Salegdard
Camnertown
Farewell to Mrs Hickes and retirement of Sr Hickes
A fading tribute recalls Mrs Hickes long service and faithful leadership over 38 years. The farewell speech praises her integrity devotion and steady faith as she steps away from her post at the helm of the society.
Canned fruit presentation at Mesrecera event
A brief notice notes a canned fruit display and tasting at Mesrecera, welcoming attendees. Details are fragmented but indicate first class quality and availability for visitors. The gathering appears informal with limited specifics on time or venue.
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T.B
Br. Dickson
Defec Hess
Frankston
Th Pital
UBA
Barry
Dandenong
Warre|ful
Sale
Mooroopna
McNamara
Cato
Katandra West
John White
Penshurst
Treasury
H. G. Martell
Warrnanbool
Maffra
White
Bex
J. Jones
Boston
Aspic
Rabbit
Moorabbin
Vigtorea
Britain
Maisie McDiarmid
The
Four Freedoms
Russell Sai
Australia
Europe
Ausra
Sarcood
Ruzsel
Oalyel
Guy Isness
ACW
CWS
Avetta
Mrworth
Mortlake
B. Worrall
T.B. X
Moviez
Mrs. Hickes
Stee
Ur Bicken
McDonald
Wee
Ardmona
Gir Greset
Asgat Fm
Amsie
Lincoln
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