THE SOLDIERS' CONVALESCENT HOME.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 2, 26 March 1920, Page 4

THE SOLDIERS' CONVALESCENT HOME.

Matron Looney, who has been in charge of the Soldiers' Convalescent Home almost since its opening, is retiring from the position shortly, and intends opening a private hospital in Leet street. She will be accompanied by her sisier (Miss R. ML Looney), who has been a Resideni V.A.D. at the Home for some time. It is not yet known who will sncceed Matron Looney, the appointment being made by the Defence Department. Matron Looney has done excellent work while she has been in charge of the Home, and she will be very much missed by the soidier patients. V ery great credit is due also to the V.A.D. 's who have worked so well during the whole time the Home has been open. Many of them have been there without a break from the beginning, while others have come in later, after the exciting days of the war, and all have worked willingly and cheerfully for the soidier patient* who have been broken by the hardships they have endured. The time has now come when some of those who have been engaged in this noble work for a long time are feeling the need of a rest, and wish to be relieved of their duties, and the Committee feel that it only needs to be made known that there are vacancies, to have them filled. Throe Resident V.A.D. 's are also requirod, to whom a small allowance is made.