HOSPITAL COMMISSION.
DUNEDIN SITTING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, April'26. The Hospitals Commission commenced the Dunedin sitting this morning. The executive of the Royal Society for the Health of Women and Children were present to oppose any suggestion that it should be brought* under the control of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Mr. Sidey, M.P., pointed out that it was a misconception to say that the society was recognised as a charitable institution, its function tieing rather of an educational nature. The society recognised that a great deal of the infant mortality was due to ignorance, and by means* of literature and the Plunket nurses was endeavoring to educate mothers. The society had thirty-four branches, fifty-six nurses, and three hospitals.
The Chairman assured Mr. Sidey that there was no intention that the work of the society should be taken over by the boards. Other speakers pointed out the great demand for Karitance nurses in private homes. It was agreed by the executive to discuss some more definite scheme for obtaining subsidies from the Government and let them know the result.
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Taranaki Daily News, 27 April 1921, Page 7
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