DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1923, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[nv TELEGRAPH—PEP. TRESS ASSOCIATION.] damages claimed. AUCKLAND. March 27. At the hearing of the claim lor damages against Dr Eraser-Hurst, Mr Singer recalled the plaintiff in regard to a conversation which she had with the .Matron. The plaintiff said that on asking Miss Keyte to give evidence of her behalf. .Miss Keyte replied: ‘1 nutst stand hy the Hospital Board, but 1 would like to see justice done for the agony you have suffered.’’ Miss Keyte. recalled, said she did not remember making the first part til the statement, and she denied making the latter. The jury failed to agree and a new hearing was ordered. hospital matters. CHRISTCHURCH. March 28. The Hospital Hoard has decided to support the petition of deputation that To Oranga Home he reopened by the Government for incorrigible girls, fine hospital visitoi said that as a resalt of the closing of the Home. Salvntirni Army Homes Imd Icci.lllO crowded and girls of Hi mid 17 were sent to prison. The Hospital Board decided to grant Us nurses one (lay off overx fortnight conditionally on their attending lectures. The Board also decided to make no wage reductions in regard to ordinary emjiloyees under the award*, the Cliainiiiin remarking that a reduction would lead to the loss of employee*.