Cromwell Hospital Trust.

Cromwell Argus, Volume L, Issue 2648, 17 November 1919, Page 5

Cromwell Hospital Trust.

The monthly meeting of the above, held on Tuesday last, was attended by Messrs J. Ritchie (chairman), Brodrick, Partridge, Middleton, Svvann, Foot, and Ray. Minutes of last; meeting were confirmed. Nm\se M'Culloch wrote applying for travelling expenses to Cromwell, and increase in salary,—The chairman explained that applicant was entitled to travelling expanses, payment of which was authorised. In regard to an increase in salary, the matter was left with the chairman and the matron. Reports.

The surgeon reported that during the month of October, eighteen patients weie admitted to the institution and fifteen remained from the previous month. Sixteen were discharged, and seventeen- remained for further treatment, making a total of thirty-three patients under treatment for the month.—Received,

The surgeon also reported that a double-burner heater was under offer, and suggested purchasing this for sterilising work. —It was agreed to purchase the heater.

The matron reported receiving maintenance amounting to .£77 13s 9d,'and outstanding £54 lis lid.—Received. The matt on reported that Miss Jones had been giving assistance at the hospital, and had done good work, —It was left with the chairman to consult with the matron re payment.

The visiting committee reported that everything was going on well at the institution. The garden was in first-class order, and -also the paddocks. —Received. The chairman stated that he had arranged to have the three-inch pipes delivered at the hospital, and these could be put in any time. Regarding buildings, the chairman said that since last meeting of the committee the board had mei to con. siiler tenders for the doctor's residence, but action was deferred pending receipt of Dr Hughes report on the hospital requirements of the district, Dr, Hughes had visited the district, and would report in due course, Tie stated emphatically that there was no danger of the Cromwell hospital being closed Received Accounts amounting to .£BB 8s were passed for payment. The question of the Hospital Saturday was discussed, but no action was taken. Speaking on the matter of subscriptions the chairman said the time had come when tins hospital should be maintained from rates. The voluntary contribution was an indirect tax, and those who subscribed should have a say in the disposal of the money. As far as the committee was concerned, I hey had always been lighting to keep up their end, and collected a lot of money, but the time for that had passo.l. if a man gave a donation it should be for a certain purpose.

It was agreed to advertise for an additional GOO feet of three-inch pipes. The meeting closed with the usual vote to the chair.