NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20750, 28 April 1942, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Isolation Block Protection The Cook Hospital Board yesterday decided to erect a Cft. fence round the isolation block with a view to avoiding unauthorised entry and the possible spread of disease. It was reported that a man who ran away when accosted was seen near the premises one night. Mrs. E. R. Black quoted the case of a Maori who removed his wife from an isolation block one night. The board considered that the block must be protected and agreed to the erection of the fence. Not a Fatality “There was a rumour going around that one man was killed in the accident, and my purpose in putting the question was to scotch the rumour,” stated Mr. G. D, Muirhead at yesterday's meeting of the Cook Hospital Board, when he asked the medical superintendent, Dr. R. J. B. Hall, the condition of the member of the military force who was injured on the Park Domain on Saturday. Dr. Hall said that the injured man entered the hospital in a serious condition, but was now progressing very satisfactorily. Wairoa’s Dawn Parade

Lines of soldiers marching in the dark, the clink and rattle of accoutrements, the brisk snap of orders given by officers, and the final halt at the Soldiers’ Cross in the Wairoa cemetery made Anzac Day, 1942, a memorable one for the few civilians who attended. At 6 a.m. a Verey light was fired and soldiers, returned men, Boy Scouts and the public gathered in a square, with the Soldiers' Cross as the central uoint. The Rev. J. G. B. Talbot, vicar of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, read the lesson, prayers, and spoke briefly on the implications and significance of the occasion. A wreath was deposited at the foot of the cross by Lieut. C. V. Chjamberlain. Female Hospital Porter Because of a shortage of manpower, the Cook Hospital Board has had to engage a female porter, but at a meeting of the board yesterday a little difficulty in regard to her wages arose. The managing-secretary, Mr. C. A. Harries, said that the girl who was doing the work was giving excellent service, although she was not doing all the work the male porter was doing before her, and her wages had been raised by 10s a week. The union in Auckland, however, maintained that she was entitled to the wages of the man she replaced. After some discussion, the board decided to refer the matter to the Hospital Boards’ Industrial Union of Workers for a ruling on the matter. Matawai Sailor A dance was held in the Matawai Hall on Friday evening in honour of Able Seaman S. R, Beaufoy. Miss Lena Ruru, assisted by Mr. J. Prentice, violin, supplied the dance music, and Miss J. Jackson played the extras. Many Motu, Matawai, and Rakauroa residents were present. During the evening, Mrs. Gibson, on behalf of the early settlers of Matawai, presented Able Seaman Beaufoy with an envelope. Representing the Matawai-Motu branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and the whole district, Mr. Redpath asked him to accept a wallet and pencil. Mr. U. Clark acted as M.C.. and Mrs. T. Redpath, assisted by Rakauroa and Matawai ladies, was in charge of the supper. Friends and relatives were given another opportunity of meeting Able Seaman Beaufoy at the residence of Mr. R. C. Beaufoy, Matawai. Music for dancing was supplied by Miss Vera Delahunty and Mr. M. Fisher. A delicious supper was served by Miss Lorraine Beaufoy.