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As firsthand witnesses and actual victims during this COVID-19 crisis of a health care and economic system that prioritizes money over people, registered nurse members of National Nurses United (NNU) held on Aug. 5 more than 200 actions inside and outside hospital facilities in at least 16 states and the District of Columbia to demand that our elected leaders, government, and hospital employers take immediate action to save lives.
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*Located Karoonda & Districts Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Karoonda Hospital Opened By Chief Secretary
DISTRICT COMMENDED ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Karoonda October 20
The Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital was officially opened by the Chief Secretary (Hon A L McEwin) in the presence of a large gathering on Friday afternoon. The chairman of the Hospital Board (Mr H W Petras) gave a comprehensive outline of the board's activities since its inception, and welcomed the official party, which included, besides the Chief Secretary, the Hon J L Bice and Hon L H Densley, MLCs, Mr T C Stott MP and Dr and Mrs Nancarrow, Mr Petras stated that the board had encountered many difficulties and setbacks before its aims had been fulfilled, but he was now happy to state that the primary objective of establishing a hospital in Karoonda had been accomplished, and he appealed to the people to see that it remained as it was—a memorial—in the true sense of the word to blend and serve the people of the district for all time. He stated that a hospital must have public support, and he appealed for a continuance of the support that had been so willingly given for the establishment of the hospitals.
He expressed the board's sincere appreciation to the Karoonda Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary, which had raised some £276 in a matter of a few months, and had assisted in working bees and presented much valuable equipment to the hospital: the Wynarka, Borrika-Sandalwood, and Perponda-Kalyan Ladies Committees' for generous support, monetary gifts of equipment; the Karoonda Sub-branch of the RSL for its assistance at working bees and wonderful efforts in raising £130: the Karoonda District Council for its co-operation: Mr L Bernadi for his material assistance in carrying out the work of making the front approach of the hospital as it was at the present time.
Mr Petras further stated that he particularly wished to thank the Red Cross Society for its generous donation of linen, bed spreads, garments, and other items, and he wished to make it known publicly that the board deeply appreciated the assistance that the society had rendered.
Mr J LBice stated that he was proud to be associated with any hospital movement, but it made him all the prouder to be associated with a hospital in this district. He stated that both the Premier and Chief Secretary always lent a willing ear to country appeals for medical assistance and that they were always concerned for the health of the community.
Mr Stott congratulated the board on the fulfilment of their ambition, and he appealed to the people of the district to give the hospital their full support.
Mr Densley added his congratulations and endorsed, the remarks of the previous speakers.
Mr McEwen stated that it was two years ago this month that he visited Karoonda at the invitation of the Progress Association to discuss the possibility of reopening the hospital in Karoonda. On the facts placed before him on that occasion he could not give a very promising reply and he was afraid the people would not have a very favourable impression of his visit. He was pleased to state that his somewhat pessimistic report had not dampened the ardour and enthusiasm of the people in their aim.
In August of last year he had received a deputation from the hospital board, which had then evolved a tangible scheme for the purchase of the Karoonda hostel with the idea of converting it into a hospital. He was favourably impressed with the scheme and was able to obtain a grant of £1,000 for its execution.
He stressed the urgency of keeping alive the activities of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Mr McEwin went on to state that we were getting a young doctor from the best training school in the Commonwealth, and because of his youth he had had the advantage of learning medicine and surgery under the most modern conditions. He stated that the people had worked well in the past and he hoped they would continue to do so in the future to retain the hospital in the district.
Mr McEwin, amid loud applause then cut the ribbon and declared the hospital open.
Prior to official opening by Mr McEwin, Dr and Mrs Nancarrow were introduced to the public by Mr Petras.
After the opening ceremony the large gathering proceeded to the oval where the Karoonda area school children held their annual sports day. Time would not permit the completion of the programme, but at the end of the day Lowrie House, with 152½ points, held a slender lead from Perkins House 148½ with Ridley House 142 in third place. Two more events have yet to be decided and the final polling of the houses promises to be close and interesting.
Gate takings amounted to £13/4/-.
The Ladies' Auxiliary conducted stalls in the pavilion at the sports. Proceeds amounted to £26/12/6.
£20 from Ball
The day was brought to a successful conclusion with a ball in the Institute at night. Music was supplied by Oakley's Orchestra, Mr and Mrs R E Coward, Mrs R M LeMaistre, and Mrs O R Williams, all of whom played gratis. Mr V K Petras was in charge of the ticket office, and Mr C J Blenkiron was doorkeeper. Mr J Coombs, was MC. A buffet supper was served in the Institute. Proceeds from the hall amounted to approximately £20.
Ref: Murray Pioneer 23-10-1947
Karoonda Hospital Opened By Chief Secretary
DISTRICT COMMENDED ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Karoonda October 20
The Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital was officially opened by the Chief Secretary (Hon A L McEwin) in the presence of a large gathering on Friday afternoon. The chairman of the Hospital Board (Mr H W Petras) gave a comprehensive outline of the board's activities since its inception, and welcomed the official party, which included, besides the Chief Secretary, the Hon J L Bice and Hon L H Densley, MLCs, Mr T C Stott MP and Dr and Mrs Nancarrow, Mr Petras stated that the board had encountered many difficulties and setbacks before its aims had been fulfilled, but he was now happy to state that the primary objective of establishing a hospital in Karoonda had been accomplished, and he appealed to the people to see that it remained as it was—a memorial—in the true sense of the word to blend and serve the people of the district for all time. He stated that a hospital must have public support, and he appealed for a continuance of the support that had been so willingly given for the establishment of the hospitals.
He expressed the board's sincere appreciation to the Karoonda Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary, which had raised some £276 in a matter of a few months, and had assisted in working bees and presented much valuable equipment to the hospital: the Wynarka, Borrika-Sandalwood, and Perponda-Kalyan Ladies Committees' for generous support, monetary gifts of equipment; the Karoonda Sub-branch of the RSL for its assistance at working bees and wonderful efforts in raising £130: the Karoonda District Council for its co-operation: Mr L Bernadi for his material assistance in carrying out the work of making the front approach of the hospital as it was at the present time.
Mr Petras further stated that he particularly wished to thank the Red Cross Society for its generous donation of linen, bed spreads, garments, and other items, and he wished to make it known publicly that the board deeply appreciated the assistance that the society had rendered.
Mr J LBice stated that he was proud to be associated with any hospital movement, but it made him all the prouder to be associated with a hospital in this district. He stated that both the Premier and Chief Secretary always lent a willing ear to country appeals for medical assistance and that they were always concerned for the health of the community.
Mr Stott congratulated the board on the fulfilment of their ambition, and he appealed to the people of the district to give the hospital their full support.
Mr Densley added his congratulations and endorsed, the remarks of the previous speakers.
Mr McEwen stated that it was two years ago this month that he visited Karoonda at the invitation of the Progress Association to discuss the possibility of reopening the hospital in Karoonda. On the facts placed before him on that occasion he could not give a very promising reply and he was afraid the people would not have a very favourable impression of his visit. He was pleased to state that his somewhat pessimistic report had not dampened the ardour and enthusiasm of the people in their aim.
In August of last year he had received a deputation from the hospital board, which had then evolved a tangible scheme for the purchase of the Karoonda hostel with the idea of converting it into a hospital. He was favourably impressed with the scheme and was able to obtain a grant of £1,000 for its execution.
He stressed the urgency of keeping alive the activities of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Mr McEwin went on to state that we were getting a young doctor from the best training school in the Commonwealth, and because of his youth he had had the advantage of learning medicine and surgery under the most modern conditions. He stated that the people had worked well in the past and he hoped they would continue to do so in the future to retain the hospital in the district.
Mr McEwin, amid loud applause then cut the ribbon and declared the hospital open.
Prior to official opening by Mr McEwin, Dr and Mrs Nancarrow were introduced to the public by Mr Petras.
After the opening ceremony the large gathering proceeded to the oval where the Karoonda area school children held their annual sports day. Time would not permit the completion of the programme, but at the end of the day Lowrie House, with 152½ points, held a slender lead from Perkins House 148½ with Ridley House 142 in third place. Two more events have yet to be decided and the final polling of the houses promises to be close and interesting.
Gate takings amounted to £13/4/-.
The Ladies' Auxiliary conducted stalls in the pavilion at the sports. Proceeds amounted to £26/12/6.
£20 from Ball
The day was brought to a successful conclusion with a ball in the Institute at night. Music was supplied by Oakley's Orchestra, Mr and Mrs R E Coward, Mrs R M LeMaistre, and Mrs O R Williams, all of whom played gratis. Mr V K Petras was in charge of the ticket office, and Mr C J Blenkiron was doorkeeper. Mr J Coombs, was MC. A buffet supper was served in the Institute. Proceeds from the hall amounted to approximately £20.
Ref: Murray Pioneer 23-10-1947