Dunstan District Hospital.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 358, 19 March 1903, Page 5

Dunstan District Hospital.

. —_ 4. , J The ordinary monthly meeting of the trustees of the above Institution was heid at Clyde on Monday last. Present Messrs Jefferv (chairman), H. Edser (treasurer), B. Naylor jun. ami «F Wilson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Oorresponpence:—From Dr Gregg, Alexandra, and Dr M'Elroy, Ophir, accepting the position of hon. surgeons. The visiting committee reported that everything about the Institution (internally) was satisfactory but that the grounds generally required atten--tion. Resolved —That the obtaining of a man to attend to the grounds be left in the hands of the chairman and the secretary. The surgeon's report was read and received. The treasurer's report showing a credit balance of .£66 12s 3d, and subsidy due £39 was read and received. Accounts amounting to £65 13s 6d were passed for payment. Resolved—That tenders for supplies be advertised in " Dunstan Times " once on 16th inst, and in Axexandba. Hebald on 19th inst. Tenders "to close on Friday 27th inst at 7 p.m. The surgeon's report was read and received as follows: No of patients beginning of month 6 ; No. admitted, 5 ; No. discharged 4; No. remaining at the end of the month 7. The meeting then closed.

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