HOSPITAL MATRON.
AN OBJECTION SET ASIDE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Wednesday. At a meeting of the Hospital lio;iv,l a letter was received from Dr. Valiutine in regard to the selection by the board of Miss Griffiths, of Dunedin, as lady superintendent, stating that the Department did not consider the Lest selection had Jieen made among the candidates, and that the Minister could not approve the appointment. Mr. Neherney said that Miss Griffiths was appointed by a majority of eight to two, after careful consideration ol W»e testimonials of six candidates, yet immediately after the selection was announced Miss McLean came to Auckland and interviewed members of the board, urging them to appoint another candidate with longer experience as charge nurse. It was further stated that Miss McLean said she was acting under instructions from Dr. Valintine. The chairman stated that the Minister toad a poiver of veto over the appointment for 21 days only.
The board resolved that Miss Griffiths he appointed to the position at the expiration of 21 days (Friday next) from the date of her nomination by the board.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 10, 6 July 1911, Page 2
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182HOSPITAL MATRON. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 10, 6 July 1911, Page 2
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