Wireless in Hospitals

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 20, 29 November 1929, Page 7

Wireless in Hospitals

ee Appeal for Inmates of Victoria Hospital --- HE secretary of the Wellington Red . Cross Society, Mr. M. S. Gallo‘way, has instituted an appeal. to the public for funds to provide for the installation of radio equipment in Vic- ° toria Hospital], Wellington. This objective is a worthy one, and we have pleasure in giving the hospitality of our columns to the appeal. The secretary writes :- "Some time ago an appeal was made for funds to carry out the installaion of radio apparatus to enable the patients at the General Hospital to enjoy the benefit of wireless programmes broadcast. Though the response was genexous, the total amount received was inadequate to permit of the service being extended to the Victoria Hospital. In this institution the aged and infirm and those suffering chronic disability are being treated, and we feel that all will unanimously agree that no effort should be. spared that will strengthen the hands of those who ‘are so nobly ministering to their needs and which will give a richer measure of happiness to the patients concerned. "Appreciating what an added joy wireless facilities will mean, the society (bas undertaken to raise the amount re- \ quired, ie., £150. As a nucleus we are handing over the profits which have accrued from the Red Cross cafeteria at, the General Hospital, £50, leaving a balance of £100 to find. With the approval of the board we are promoting a garden fete early in the New Year, but we feel it would be a fine action and in keeping with the approaching season of the year if the amount required could be made available and the installation completed in the form _ of a Christmas present. Such a sentiment would be a tangiblle expression of our gratefulness for the blessing of health and strength, and that we are not. unmindfull of those less favour- . ably placed. By. way of attaining this end we desire to appeal to your readers for support. Subscriptions marked "Victoria Hospital Radio und" sent to the undersigned will be giitefully received and acknowledged. "-TI am, ete, M. S. GALLOWAY. Secretary, Red Cross Society, Box 969."