THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 178, 7 November 1910, Page 3

THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL

THE INFORMING NURSE SUSPENDED By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Last Night. At a meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday the resignation of Miss Fraser, matron of the Hospital, was considered and accepted with expressions of regret. In forwarding the resignation, Miss Fraser said her nervous system had received a severe shock, and she felt quite unable to continue in office. Mr. London, chairman, of the Hospital Committee, said Miss Fraser .had done her duty faithfully and well, her one object being to conduct the hospital in the way it should be conducted. The article in the Daily Times was grossly exaggerated, and in some partkulas was absolutely contrary to fact. No doubt an enquiry would be made into all the com-' plaints made, and he was perfectly satisfied that they would be able to satisfy the public in regard to Miss Eraser's zeal and management, and also in regard to the general management of the institution. He would move, "That the Board express sincere regret at the resignation of Miss Fraser, and the reasons prompting it after so many years of honorable and faithful service; that as Miss Fraser would neither withdraw nor postpone her resignation the same be accepted, and the question of making a temporary appointment be referred to the Hospital Committee for immediate consideration, with power to act; and that the Board express sincere regret over the regrettable circumstances necessitating Miss Fraser" s resignation." Mr. Myers seconded the motion, and in doing so endorsed Mr. London's remarks. The motion was carried unanimously. A meeting of the Hospital Committee will be held on Monday evening. One of the nurses at the hospital who admitted, when questioned by the Medical Superintendent, that she had given the information to the Times reporter, was immediately suspended, and ordered to appear before a committee of the Board.