PLUNKET SOCIETY
CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH The resignation of Mrs E. Fairclough was received with regret at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Plunket Society. Mrs Fairclough had been a member of the branch for many years. Mrs Janet Williams, the president, reported on the success of a recent cocktail party, and thanked all who had given assistance.
The following donations were received for Karitane Hospital from country branches during the year:— Westport £1 Is; Leeston £2O; Heathcot Mothers’ Club £2 2s The matron of Karitane Hospital (Miss J. Horner) presented the following report for the month:—mothers admitted, 20: babies admitted, MJ mothers discharged, 20; babies discharged, 36; twins admitted, 6; premature babies admitted, 11; premature babies discharged, 7. The charge sister (Miss J. Mackay) reported for the month:—mew baby cases, 272; visits of babies to rooms, 2986; visits to babies in homes, 2023.
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Press, Volume XC, Issue 27441, 30 August 1954, Page 2
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