Forbes Hospital Welcomes New Patient Care Nurses
Forbes Hospital announces the addition of new nursing staff members joining the patient care teams. The nurses bring diverse specialties and experience to support inpatient and outpatient services.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
1
Forbes Hospital announces the addition of new nursing staff members joining the patient care teams. The nurses bring diverse specialties and experience to support inpatient and outpatient services.
At the Forbes District Hospital Board meeting Marion Davidson reports on donations and nursing staff. The notes mention wards and patients, training at Mival Ot Seeherm, probationers, and names including Miss Koeln and Mr. Setueefer, detailing contributions and staff movements.
Delegates from Forbes District Hospital arrived in Sydney for the annual Hospitals Conference and sought financial assistance of £500 from the Hospital Committee, led by Mr FRJ Lowe. They emphasized need for funds to meet ongoing expenses as they lobbied for support at the conference.
Crowds greet former parish priest of Forbes as he assumes the bishopric in a ceremony marked by civic leaders. Local officials praise his Australian origins and hope he promotes Forbes, while admonitions reference Christianity, national unity, and Bolshevik threats.
The article reports Forbes residents welcoming Bishop Fox with a civic reception noting his past service, education work, and plans to elevate Forbes institutions. Officials praised his suitability and pledged support, including the idea to make Forbes Marist Brothers' College a Diocesan College to attract diocesan students.
A long clipped passage details social events, weddings, and illnesses in Forbes, including the visit of relatives, the welcome to a clergyman, a recent operation, and various social engagements. Names of locals such as Miss Edna Morley, Mr John Valentyne, and Mrs D Speedy appear along with Forbes addresses and venues. The piece paints a snapshot of community life with multiple small notices.
At the hospital board meeting concerns were raised that probationers from Forbes and other towns were favored over local girls for nursing positions. Director Gale urged adherence to procedures, noting unemployed local girls would apply if vacancies existed. Debate touched waiting lists and appointment practices, with tensions easing as voices urged focus on vacancies and eligibility rules. The discussion concluded without final changes.
During the week a Forbester was charged with wilful exposure before young schoolgirls. The girls reportedly made statements to authorities about the offence. The youth has been released on bail and will appear at court in due course.
Robert Bing was fined 24 at Forbes Court on Tuesday for using bad language the previous Saturday night. He pleaded guilty. Mr T O L Miynn, C.P.8., who was on the Bench, set down the default at three days.
Mr Foxall reports arrangements for the sacred concen to be held Sunday November 1 a Back To Forbes feature progressing beyond expectations. The big choir will present an excellent programme Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Choristers and orchestra members should meet at the Town Mall for a full rehearsal.
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