Dunmanway Board of Guardians
IE CCCA/BG/83
return, leaving her child behind. It is thought she went to service. He also reports a case of diphtheria admitted [a recurring item]. Stated tenders accepted for goods and foodstuffs.
15 Oct 1918 Master reports the military authorities asked permission to use hospital baths to bathe soldiers three times a week.
29 Oct1918 Master, matron, and porter apply for increased salary/war bonus to meet rising cost of living and reduced rations.
24 Dec 1918 Auditor’s report extract making surcharges in respect of payments made for hospital treatment of two women, neither of whom was “’an inmate of the workhouse’” under the definition laid down by the High Court in the case of the King (Kineally & others) V Browne, 14 Dec 1917. 7 Jan 1919 Letters by the matron and porter regarding fowl and goats kept by them respectively, in response to the LG inspector’s report. Clerk reports writing to the Food Control Committee regarding milk prices. Letter from temporary medical officer, Coolmountain District, applying for car hire expenses, owing to his inability to secure lodgings in the Johnstown area and the extra work arising from the Influenza epidemic. 18 Mar 1919 Master reports a baby born in the maternity ward on 15 Mar. Letter from Sisters of Charity, Montenotte, requesting permission to transfer an inmate from St Raphael’s Asylum to the Blind Asylum, Cork, as St Raphael’s is being amalgamated with the Blind Asylum, Merrion, Dublin. Meeting adjourned in tribute to a guardian ‘who died a victim to the Influenza’.
1 Apr 1919 Letter from petroleum contractor explaining why he had to charge more than the maximum price prior to 1 Mar.
10 Jun 1919 Letter from solicitor stating he has received no reply from two women who deserted their children in the workhouse. The board direct they be threatened with proceedings, but call attention to the expense and ask the LGB ‘whether any other means could be adopted to comply with the law’. Letter from solicitor stating he has not heard from the foster mother of a boarded out child [who has been missing school]. He adds that the woman’s husband states she ‘is prepared to keep the child without any payment’. Sealed order regarding appointment of midwives under the Midwives Ireland Act 1919 [midwives to be certified and over 21 years of age]. 8 Jul 1919 LGB letter noting the board ‘should be prepared to justify their inaction’ to the auditor in the case of women who deserted their children. The board direct their solicitor to take proceedings. [Ongoing: see 9 Dec 1919] LGB circular stating 19 July has been fixed ‘for the public celebration of the declaration of peace’. The board grant officials a holiday . Dietary not changed. 22 Jul 1919 Reply to LGB letter regarding appointment of a midwife to Coolmountain Dispensary District, noting the midwife was first appointed to the Bealangeary District of Macroom Union, and was then appointed to act
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