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Manilla District Hospital Board Meets Discusses Donations and Repairs
The Manilla District Hospital board met Saturday with President H. V. Dowe presiding. Members present included D. Kennedy, R. H. Hudson, M. Mannder, A. C Veness, and an apology from G. B. Bowman. The Hospitals Commission offered half the cost of required instruments, and arrivals were reported as satisfactory. The secretary received leave for the annual Hospital Secretaries conference, and a letter of thanks was noted for donations including £100 13s 10d from Wis. EB. H. Allen and £20 from the J. N. Kennedy Trust for the Children's Ward. The board approved Miss H. Wigg’s maternity training leave, authorized filling a nursing vacancy, and accepted G. B. F. Grill as auditor. The treasurer reported monthly income of £473 18s 5d with substantial balances in multiple accounts. 88 patients were treated, 55 discharged, 18 remaining, with a daily average of 211 and seven outpatients. Donations acknowledged from several individuals, including a wireless set, and the committee proposed four new steel chairs for the men’s verandah. A gate-fence damage incident was to be investigated. Racing news noted the Spring meeting starts next Saturday, and there are various sports results from Tamworth and local competitions.