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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
3
The hospital management committee and inspector of charities clashed over the government grant. The Under Treasurer sent January 24 directions and a January 14 letter reply. The treasurer forwards the inspector’s report and notes adoption of the recommendations in Malcolm’s second report.
A Jan 4 communication from Mr Malcolm replies to the Hamilton hospital committee on a report about patient admission forms and asset valuation. The document disputes the committee’s findings, argues the admission forms are misleading, and questions the valuation of the wife’s property and mortgage as well as the hospital’s charity treatment claims.
An advertisement outlines L. L. Hew Chee, a Chinese herbalist, offering consultations at regular hours in Heywood near Fadiway Stations Hamelpon. The long text promotes remedies for various ailments and mentions daily sessions, with specific future consultation dates and a claim of lineage tracing to Australian doctors.
Fragmentary report discusses aspirin use and public health concerns in a colonial era Commonwealth government context. Mentions medical practice, officials, and a figure J. H. Rootes, Chemist, Hamilton, with references to fever management and patient care.
The readable fragments describe efforts to fund a hospice and pay staff, noting penny fees went to the institution and mentioning individuals and places. The block is garbled with unclear names and events, but centers on charitable work and salary concerns.
Fragmented OCR text reports hospital activity including admissions discharges and a Waiver for a ward. Mentions names such as Philip Sore Wilman and staff references with dates and committee meetings. Contains garbled phrases and illegible sections due to transcription errors.
A dated report references wage adjustments and pay terms from September including a one third des tele wage rise and a 44 hour week yet to be implemented. It notes costs for salaries and wages, references architects and hospital wards, and cites committee actions and a September 16 determination amid circulars and reports.
An advertisement touts Lithone fluid to restore grey hair color, Hyneol scalp treatment to stop hair loss, Thermal Paste to clear sun damage, and a Vitamin-laced Wrinkle cream. Prices, small print notes, and a local agent at Bauntree, Cheniet, Hamm are listed.
A repaired ad offers consultations by Mrs D M Olford of Natura Health Co on February 27 and 28 at the Victoria Hotel. It promises relief from various ailments including nerve and liver troubles indigestion piles catarrh and women’s complaints with interviews available.
Fragmentary text shows names and phrases without a coherent event or context, making identification of people places or dates impossible. The readable parts mention Britain and possible editorial notes, but no concrete facts or actions emerge for a proper summary.
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