GENERAL NEWS SECOND MEDICAL OFFICER FOR MENTAL HOSPITAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 August 1946, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS SECOND MEDICAL OFFICER FOR MENTAL HOSPITAL

It is expected that a medical officer to assist Dr. T. Childs, medical superintendent of the Seaview Mental Hospital, Hokitika, will soon be appointed. In anticipation of the appointment, a new residence for the medi-j cal officer is nearing completion in the hospital grounds. Prior to the war, 1 the hospital had the services of two doctors, but’with the general shortage .during the war years, one was withdrawn and the pending appointment will restore the medical staff to the normal basis. On the nursing side, however, the hospital is still much under-staffed. No indication has yet been given as to what relief, if any. can be expected from the proposal to • bring hospital nurses from Britain.

A.T.C. Boxing Class. Interest' was added to last evening’s parade of the 36th Squadron of the Air Training Corps at Greymouth when instruction in boxing was introduced for the first time. A.C.2 Smart from Wing Headquarters, Christchurch, conducted a class and enthusiasm was evident among the members of the squadron. Theft of Ring.

For stealing an engagement ring valued at £.60, a 17-year-old. youth, who appeared in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth last week, came before the Magistrate, Mr. A. A. McLachlan, S.M., in the Children’s Court this morning. After being ordered to make restitution of the sum of £25 and returning the ring to the owner, he was admonished and discharged.

Home Aid Service. The Home Aid Service, which was inaugurated at Greymouth some months ago, has met with considerable success. The district employment officer, Mr. J. C. Corbishley, said yesterday that plans were under wav for the extension of the service to Hokitika. A further volunteer enrolled yesterday and Mr. Corbishley said that vacancies still existed for women with household experience to join the service, either at Greymouth or at Hokitika.

Warden’s Court. Sitting as Warden at Greymouth this morning, Mr. A. A. McLachlan, S.M., dealt with the following applications: —Annie Robertson Teasdale, surrender of special sea beach claim (accepted); Grey County Council, application for a water race licence at Blackball (recommended for the consent of the Minister of Mines); Waipuna Dredging, Ltd. (in liquidation), surrender of special dredging claim (accepted).

Civil Claims. At a civil sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth this morning, R. Moore, on a judgment summons', was ordered by Mr. A. A. McLachlan, S.M., to pay forthwith to W H. Boucher and Co., Ltd., the sum of £34/7/10, in default 30 days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as weekly payments of 10/- are made. On another judgment summons, Ron Moore was ordered to pay to Westland Auction, Ltd., the sum of £22/3/-, in default 20 days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as 7/6 a week is paid. In both cases the solicitor s fee of £l/11/6 was ordered to be paid. Judgment for the plaintiff by default was given in the following claim: —R. Hannah and To., Ltd., V. Roy Fabling, £4/11/7, costs 10/-, solicitor’s fee 15/6.

All Greymouth young ladies between the ages of 18 and 25 years who are desirous of being presented to Their Excellencies, Sir Bernard Freyber b , V.C., and Lady Freyberg, at a Grand Presentation Ball on Friday. October 4, please communicate with Mrs. O. McLean on or before August 31, 118 High Street, Greymouth. Phone 432.—Advt.

Men’s Sports Coats. The finest selection in town. All shades and sizes, ranging from 72/3. —C. Smiths. —Advt.