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Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23446, 29 September 1941, Page 9

BETRAYED i>y Political Promises People’s Health endangered hy unsound State Medical Monopoly Scheme! THE medical profession would be failing in its trust as custodians of the health of the people of New Zealand if it accepted such an inadequate scheme as the Government proposes—a scheme which if put into practice must endanger the general health of the ppople because the State Medical Monopoly Scheme must inevitably lower the standards of the medical profession. Here are some of the many reasons why the medical profession considers the State Medical Monopoly Scheme will not provide an adequate health service for the people of New Zealand. (1) Tne State Medical Monopoly scheme will force the medical profession into slip-shod service. Quantity rather than quality is emphasized and it is readily seen that a full service is impossible with 300 of the total number of doctors in New Zealand now serving in the armed forces overseas. But the Government proposals take no notice of that. (2) NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES AS REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT MEDICAL SCHEME DOES NOTHING TO IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF MEDICAL SERVICE. Examination of military recruits shows that our standard of fitness is at a low level. New Zealand is far behind in' its Public Health activities. The Tuberculosis problem is neglected. Provision for treatment is inadequate and the methods of prevention antiquated. Diphtheria is a disease serious to infants and very young children. Many deaths occur annually. It should have been eliminated from New Zealand as it has been from such great communities as Canada and the United States. These urgent problems of health administration should be tackled immediately—but the Government Medical Monopoly Scheme displays no interest in them. (3) The State Medical Monopoly Scheme makes both patient and doctor bow to the will of the Minister of Health who knows nothing of .medical practice and nothing of a patient’s ills. (4) The only outstanding authority (Sir Hqnry Brackenbury, a leading English Doctor) who examined the Government Medical Monopoly Scheme reported that he found little merit in it. No other competent and experienced authority or body has even been asked by tire Government to examine their proposals with a view to securing the best possible working scheme. LET A NON-POLITICAL COMMISSION PECIDE The Medical Profession asks that a non-political Commission of persons fully qualified to deal with the scientific, economic, financial and social questions involved, be set up to enquire into the health services of New Zealand and submit a report on which sound legislation may be based to thoroughly safeguard the health of the people of New Zealand. Support the Medical Profession in their fight for Social Justice and a sounff efficient Medical Service for the people! Telegraph or write the Member of Parliament for your district voicing your strong protest against the State Medical Monopoly Spheme.

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TENDERS. TENDERS FOR PAINTING. TECHNICAL pHRISTCHURCH V rnr.i COLLEGE. TENDERS ARE INVITED for painting as follows; — a. HOUSE at 96 Ensor’s road. b. HOJSE at 94 Ensor’s road. c. Sports Pavilion. d. Stable. Each building to be tendered for separately. Specifications and conditions of contract may be seen at the Technical College or the Girls’ Training Hostel. TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED TILL 4 P.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, at the Technical College. Barbadoes street, and should be marked “Tenders for Painting.” The Board may not necessarily accept the lowest or any tender. D. E. HANSEN. 5549 Principal. NELSON HARBOUR BOARD. FOR SALE—HULL AND MACHINERY OF DREDGE “TE WAKATU.” NOW LYING AT THE WHARF, PORT NELSON. fVFFERS addressed to the undersigned will be received UNTIL 31st OCTOBER. 1941. for the purchase of the following;— WOODEN HULL—Kauri built 84ft by 20ft beam. SUPERSTRUCTURE— Gantry for swinging grabs, working platform and truck runways. Birch beams of various sizes. MACHINERY—2 Heavy-duty marine type Benzine'Twigg Engines, 30 H.P. each with Bronze shafts, stern tubes, and Propellers. Right and Left Hand. 1 20 H.P. National Gas Engine converted to benzine, driving grabs and trucks. 2 Grabs. Two-thirds yard each, together with sheaves, friction clutches, and winding drums for operating grabs. 2 Winding Drums and cone dutches for trucks. 2 Tipping Trucks for spoil. AH machinery is in working condition and will be sold separately or as a whole. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. H. MILNER. Secretary. P.O. Box 3. PORT NELSON, 22nd Sept., 1941. ’ 5710 BOARD and RESIDENCE. Accomodation. 4 Air Force 'Girls, friends! share 2 Rooms. Separate bathroom. 'Phone 23-393. Sfifi PRIVATE Board Recommended Free service, permanent boarders. F. V. Whitta and Co.. 163 Cashel st.