THAMES HOSPITAL BOARD

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4937, 10 February 1926, Page 4

THAMES HOSPITAL BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held on Monday, the chairman (Mr W. E. Hale) presiding over the following: Messrs G. Death, P. E. Brenan, W. C. Kennedy, H. L. Berney, J. Lange, J. Rowe, J. W. Danby, A. R. Robinson, and the secretary (Mr G. Tonge). OTHER DISTRICT PATIENTS.

The Wai hi Hospital Board forwarded a cheque for £6O 6s in payment of the board’s account for treatment of patients from the Waihi district at the Thames Hospital. Arising out of the reading of a number of progress reports of patients admitted to the Waihi Hospital, from the Thames board’s district, Mr Kennedy pointed out that the practice did no.t appear to be lessening to any extent. He knew of cases that were contemplating hospital treatment for months beforehand. Whilst he was strongly adverse ,to inflicting any hardships, he urged that patients within the board’s district should be treated at Thames.

Mr Brenan agreed, and moved that the reports of the Waihi medical superintendent be held over for the time being. This course was adopted. SANATORIUM PATIENTS.

The medical superintendent, Pukeora Sanatorium, Waipukarau, forwarded a progress, report for two patients from the board’s district receiving treatment. TREATMENT APPRECIATED.

A Thames resident wrote expressing his gratitude to the board, doctors, and nursing staff for the excellent care given to his wife while a patient at the maternity annexe, and concluded, “It is, with much regret that we notice the suggestion that the annexe may have ,to be closed owing to lack of support from the public, and largely, I think, to erroneous notions regarding the equipment o f the place, the treatment accorded patients, and the class of patient that goes there. However, I am sure in due time the excellence of the institution will draw the patronage it merits.”

A similar letter was received from an ex-patient of the main institution. Mr Brenan asked that the Prests- be asked to make a special note of the letter relating ,to the maternity annexe. The chairman said that he thought the Press could be relied on to use its discretion in the matter. It was certainly, encouraging to receive such eulogistic comments. BENEVOLENT LEAGUE. The usual grant of £lO was made to the Hauraki Ladies’ Benevolent League. MATRON’S REPORT. The matron (Sister K. M. Anseniue) reported that donations of plums, apricots, and jam had been freely given during the month. In the maternity annexe there had been three births during the month. Four patients had been admitted, and three women and two babies were remaining at date. TARARU HOMES. The superintendent of the District Homes, Tai'aru (Mr W. D. Gilmore), reported that there were 16 men and 2 women inmates in the institution at date. One inmate had been discharged during the month. There was ample accommodation available foy several more inmates'. Everything in connection with the farm was looking well, and there was ample fodder for cattle. Application was made for annual leave. In conclusion Mr Gilmore stated : “The cook, Mr Manning, who has taken unto himself a wife, wishes me to recommend that his wife be allowed to Teed with him’ (.as he puts it). I like the word ‘feed,’ it sounds plain but homely.” The request was granted at a nominal charge and the report was adopted. ■ ENGINEER’S REPORT. The engineer (Mr A. M. Somerville) reported that he had effected several repairs to the steam valves. The coal consumption for January was 26 tons Bcwt. .DISTRICT NURSE. The district nurse (Nurse McNamara), Patetoriga, reported that she had attended nine patients during January, Fees collected totalled £1 4s.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts totalling £1041 : 15s 6d were passed for payment.