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Dr Williams Honoured at Ngawhatu
Dr J. U. Williams, medical superintendent at Ngawhatu Hospital for the last 28 years, was bidden farewell by about 200 past and present staff members at a function at the hospital. Dr Williams has taken over the position of medical superintendent at Braemar Hospital. At his farewell he was presented with a beautiful silver salver, hand worked in the reign of George Iv
Dr and Mrs Williams
Dr R. L.H. Minchin made the presentation
Three members of the male staff, Rod Goodman, of Motueka, who retired as storeman 13 years ago, Noel McBride and Jock Chapman.
The new medical superintendent, Dr W, O'Reilly (right), with Mrs O'Reilly (left), and Mr and Mrs C,E. Wilkin.
Talking things oven Miss Iris Ingram, Dr Rina Moore, Stan Cartner, Hec Holland, and Betty Cartner.
A happy group of staffi Miss Gillian Ruston, Miss Davies (assistant matron), Nell Hippollte, Donna Cameron, Phyllis Brick (Australia-bound) Betty Cartner, and Bell