Annual report : 1942 / Queen Victoria Cottage Hospital.

  • Queen Victoria Cottage Hospital (East Grinstead, England)
Date:
1942
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Credit: Annual report : 1942 / Queen Victoria Cottage Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    EAST GRINSTEAD ESTABLISHED 1863 INCOR 54th Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 1942 REPORT In order to comply with the Paper Controller’s Orders it is necessary to compress the 54th Annual Report of the Hospital. The Board deeply regrets the untimely death of the Duke of Kent who visited the Hospital on two occasions. The interest which His Royal Highness displayed in the work carried out was greatly valued. The Report which the Board has received from Mr. Mclndoe, a copy of which is enclosed, is once again a record of great achievement and service to those who have suffered war injuries. In the Main Building the work of nursing our local sick has gone on quietly and efficiently and many expressions of gratitude have been received. The cost of the Red Cross and St. John’s War Organisation Men’s Recreation Rooms upkeep is being borne by the South African Voluntary Service (through the kindly influence of Mrs. Waterson, wife of the then High Commissioner for South Africa). During the year a Lecture Theatre, additional Sterilising Equipment, as well as a Sound Cine Projector, have been presented. The “Pea-Nut” Club, working in conjunction with the Appeals Committee, made a special effort to collect funds to buy additional land adjacent to the Hospital, with the result that sufficient money was provided for the purchase and fencing of 4 acres and to meet all legal costs, diversion of public footpath and provision of necessary roadway, etc. The Board give their warmest thanks and congratu¬ lations to Aunt Agatha and all concerned on so great an achievement. The Board acknowledge, with grateful thanks, the gift from the Manor Charitable Trust of 3 acres of Woodland adjoining the Hospital, together with funds for clearing, fencing and planting with shrubs, etc. These extensions to the grounds will greatly add to the pleasure and well-being of the patients. On the 29th June Mrs. Waterson kindly opened the “Springbok” Physio-Therapy Department, the equipment in the Massage Depart- (iContinued overleaf
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