Auckland Branch

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume VIII, Issue 4, 1 October 1915, Page 161

Auckland Branch

Monthly Council meetings have been held during the winter, when routine business was transacted. " Volunteer Sisterhood " was discussed, and a letter of protest sent to the Minister for Hospitals by the Secretary of tho Central Council. Mr. Rhodes replied, and the letters were published m the daily papers. Miss Orr and Miss Jones were appointed delegates to the special Conference which met m Wellington. Their reports of the results of the Conference were received with satisfaction at the last meeting of Council, on September 7th. At this meeting a letter was read from the Mayoress of Auckland, thanking the Association on behalf of the Patriotic League for the assistance given by the members . Monthly accounts were read and passed. Miss Morrison wrote drawing the attention of the Council to the urgent need which exists for a separate provision of lavatories on our railway trains for the sole use of women and children. It has been suggested that a letter be drawn up, approved and signed by at least two members of each of the Women's Associations m the city, and that one of our members of Parliament be

asked to consider the matter. This suggestion was approved by the Council, pi The Secretaryjfofj^the Central Council is arranging for the Triennial meeting the date of which has been fixed for Tuesday, November 16th to Friday, 19th. The new Club is nearing completion, and it is hoped will be m occupation by November.