"HOSPITAL BOARD chairman John Springer, above looks at a cheque and sees a mobile ex-ray machine. The cheque was handed over by Mrs.Ken McEwan of the hospital Ladies' Auxiliary and it was in the amount of $1,900, representing proceeds of the "Wine and Roses" dance and other fundraising activities. The x-ray machine, a much needed piece of equipment costs more than $6,000 and with the provincial governments grand of $2,300 and the Auxiliary gift the Board is well on the way. Presentation was made at the regular board meeting last Thursday."
"HOSPITAL BOARD chairman John Springer, above looks at a cheque and sees a mobile ex-ray machine. The cheque was handed over by Mrs.Ken McEwan of the hospital Ladies' Auxiliary and it was in the amount of $1,900, representing proceeds of the "Wine and Roses" dance and other fundraising activities. The x-ray machine, a much needed piece of equipment costs more than $6,000 and with the provincial governments grand of $2,300 and the Auxiliary gift the Board is well on the way. Presentation was made at the regular board meeting last Thursday."
The Lieutenant Governor, John Robert Nicholson?, is standing on the left with his hands by his side. There is a lady laying on her stomach in the hospital? bed beside him. There is a heater behind John, and flowers on the window sill.
The Lieutenant Governor, John Robert Nicholson?, is standing on the left with his hands by his side. There is a lady laying on her stomach in the hospital? bed beside him. There is a heater behind John, and flowers on the window sill.
Photo showing 'Official Opening' 26 March 1960 of the Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre (Pink Lady). Kitimat high school Band played at the ceremonies. Officiated by Hon. Eric Martin, B.C.'s Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance.
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Photo showing 'Official Opening' 26 March 1960 of the Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre (Pink Lady). Kitimat high school Band played at the ceremonies. Officiated by Hon. Eric Martin, B.C.'s Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance.
Photo showing Kitimat General Hospital (Pink Lady) - 'Official Opening' - 26 March 1960 - Doctors showing a four-bed room - new beds. Moving Day. L/R Dr. D. Dundee, Dr. Gus Swanburg, Dr. Paul Woollacott.
Photo showing Kitimat General Hospital (Pink Lady) - 'Official Opening' - 26 March 1960 - Doctors showing a four-bed room - new beds. Moving Day. L/R Dr. D. Dundee, Dr. Gus Swanburg, Dr. Paul Woollacott.
Trees surrounding the picture with the town of Kitimat in the center showing the Kitimat General Hospital to the side along with houses in the background.
Trees surrounding the picture with the town of Kitimat in the center showing the Kitimat General Hospital to the side along with houses in the background.
