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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
8
A state education official investigates Forbes Hospital amid concerns over patient care provisions and sanitary conditions. The inquiry notes insufficient hot water connections for sterilization and calls for budgeted funds to improve medical housing, staff oversight, and utility management.
The report notes peeling paint and cracked walls in operating theatres and wards requiring repainting and minor repairs. It records 43 patients as the peak in the past year, cost per occupied bed at £2 13s weekly, and total costs undetermined due to missing figures. The hospital faces higher per bed costs than similar district facilities, yet praises philanthropy and council support.
A correspondence letter by H. Tribolet discusses Soldier Preference, Judge opinions, and appeals. It questions fairness, notes patriotism, and references a wartime retention sentiment across the world, urging editor’s attention.
A proposal suggests establishing a local depot to collect in kind hospital supplies from residents in the surrounding district. Donors would be thanked with receipts and carbon copies kept to record approximate item values, aiding total valuation for the year.
Visiting optician Mr DB Bono of London will visit Forbes on Tuesday July 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Appointments may be made at Manpton's Pharmacy with consults in the Van den Berg Hotel.
After this date all persons found Trenpasirg on WANDARY HOLD ING will be Prosecuted without respect of persons. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor of the law.
A twenty pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of a person accused of stealing stock from Wandary. The notice lists earmarked cattle brands including Sheep Earmarked Two Swallow Talla and back of ear marks. It identifies Walter H. Br. Stitt as related to the case.
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