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Canberra Hospital
Built on the most modern lines in accordance with the ideals of the Federal Capital, the Canberra Hospital has been condemned in the Commonwealth Parliament as badly and unhygienically administered. Comment was so strong from Labour Senators that the Minister for Health has agreed to an investigation of its affairs. The hot water system is alleged to cease functioning in the early evening, preventing adequate washing and sterilisation. In fact, it is said that the instruments are sterilised in the most primitive way in a kerosene tin over a small fuel stove.
Northern Star, 18 December 1934
Clyde faltered in his stride as they neared Milton’s room at the hospital. A step or two ahead of Rowland, he saw into the room first, and under his breath he cursed. And so Rowl
