2023

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 6:00pm on Thursday 25^th August 2023, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Professor Peter Roberts-Thomson welcomed 35 members, three guests and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Seventeen apologies were registered including Mr Tony Slavotinek (Patron), Dr C Hughes, and Prof. W Sampson.

3. Minutes of previous AGM, 25 August 2022
   

   Minutes were circulated to members beforehand. Accepted without change, by vote.

4. Business
   

   1. President's Report 2022-23 prepared by Peter Roberts-Thomson was circulated to members beforehand and he added further comments at the meeting. He noted that as of August 2023, the Society has 74 financial members. He congratulated Ian Roberts-Thomson and Maggi Boult on the successful Australian & New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine (ANZSHM) Conference in July, and noted the joint field trip with the ANZSHM conference was well attended, with photographs displayed this evening. Prof Roberts-Thomson thanked Joy Copland, David Buob, and all Committee members.

   2. Treasurer's Report, prepared by David Buob was circulated to members beforehand. Closing balance 2022 AGM was $3427.51; the SAMHS current net balance is $3584.86.
      Honorarium for webmaster: A motion to award an honorarium of $500 to the SAMHS website manager, G Sampson was proposed by I. Roberts-Thomson and seconded by D. Close. Passed by unanimous vote.

   3. The Video records Report prepared by David Close was circulated beforehand and he added that the first 27 videos are in the State Library of SA catalogue and can be accessed in the Reading room. Future videos will be held in MP4 format.

   The reports were accepted unanimously, by vote.

5. Election of Officers for 2023-24
   

   Dr Robert Penhall presided over the meeting for the appointment of 2023-24 Officers.
   All executive and committee positions were declared vacant, and nominees announced.

   Executive:

   President:	Peter Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland (to 31/12/2023)
   Treasurer:	Lloyd Stagg

   Committee:
                  Maggi Boult, David Close, Prue Cowled, Ian Roberts-Thomson. Late nomination of Robert Heddle for the SAMHS committee accepted unanimously.

   All nominees for the SAMHS 2023-24 committee were elected unopposed, by vote.

   Prof. Peter Roberts-Thomson resumed the chair.

6. Other Business
   

   1. Prof Roberts-Thomson paid tribute to the outgoing committee members for their many years of service to SAMHS: Caroline Adams (six years); Past President Wayne Sampson (13 years), and forever Treasurer David Buob 20 years or more: met with member applause.

   2. Change of signatories
      A motion was put to the SA Medical Heritage Society meeting "that financial members attending the Annual General meeting of the SA Medical Heritage Society Inc. on 24^th August 2023, ratify the removal of the names of the withdrawing signatories, Prof. Wayne Sampson, Dr Leo Mahar and Mr David Buob from the Society bank account; and, support the nomination of three new signatories, Dr David Close, Mr Lloyd Stagg and Prof. Peter Roberts-Thomson, to assist the incoming Treasurer in the financial dealings of the Society, as outlined in clause 16.10 of the SA Medical Heritage Society Inc. Constitution." (proposed D. Buob, seconded M. Boult). The motion was accepted unanimously, by vote.

   3. Venue:
      The SAMHS committee has been looking for a venue with improved parking for members. Members will be informed of progress by email in coming months.

7. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Maggi Boult introduced Dr Penny Paton (AM). Who spoke on the topic: "The curious J.B. Cleland: Medico and Polymath".

   SPEAKER

   After explaining her personal connection with J.B. Cleland, Dr Paton described his collecting passion from an early age: birds, toad stools. He "kept everything": school books, reports etc. After PAC, University of Adelaide / Sydney for final years (great Hospital row). Further studies in the UK.

   • 1900 bubonic plague – 303 cases, 103 deaths.
   • 1905: Public Health Government position – plague.
   • 1908: Pt Hedland, WA tested 500 camels – 4 destroyed.
   • Married Dora, moved to NSW Health studied Dengue vectors and undertook medico-legal work.
   • 1918 – accepted Chair in Pathology; >4000 autopsies. Analysed after every 1000.
   • Wide ranging medical interests– e.g. Tropical medicine, scurvy.
   • Keen gardener, collected specimens for State herbarium.
   • A family man, he was frugal, hiker/walker; awarded Australian honours.

   The audience showed their appreciation by applause and discussion followed.

   Vote of thanks

   Peter Roberts-Thompson thanked Penny for a most informative talk, the audience concurred with further applause.

8. Next AGM
   

   Thursday 22^nd August 2024.

9. Next General Meeting
   

   Thursday 28^th September 2023
   Speaker: Dr Philip Allen
   "From Biblical Scholar to Blackbirder: Adelaide's First Pathologist".

1. Welcome
   

   President Ian Roberts-Thomson welcomed 40 members and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Eighteen apologies were registered including Mr Tony Slavotinek (Patron) and Drs C & M Hughes.

3. Patron
   

4. Minutes of previous AGM, 23 October 2021
   

   Minutes were circulated to members beforehand. Accepted (proposed J Watson, seconded M Kent) without change, by vote.

5. Business
   

   1. President's Report 2021-22 prepared by Ian Roberts-Thomson was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting. He mentioned the number of new members and ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in some cancellations of SAMHS meetings. He also noted the range of excellent speakers during the year. More concerning has been low attendance especially at recent meetings. However, he noted the field trip and Christmas lunch were both well attended. Prof. Roberts-Thomson thanked Joy Copland for her work as Secretary; Treasurer David Buob, and all members of the Committee.

   2. The Treasurer's Report, prepared by David Buob was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting at the meeting. The Society has 66 financial members. The closing balance at the 2021 AGM was $2,531.07 and SAMHS current net balance is $3427.51 with an Honorarium due for the website manager.

   3. A Video records report prepared by David Close was read at the meeting. Of note, he mentioned that, with speaker consent, the first 22 recordings, submitted as a group in May this year have been accepted by the State Library of South Australia Archives. Also noted was improved quality has of recordings with further practice, and his responsibility for the PA system since the retirement of Michael Kent.

   4. The reports were accepted by vote.

6. Election of Officers for 2022-23
   

   Dr Peter Kreminski presided over the meeting for appointment of the 2022-23 President.

   Executive:

   President:	Peter Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   Committee:
                  Caroline Adams, Maggi Boult, David Close, Prue Cowled, Wayne Sampson.

   All nominees were elected unopposed by vote for 2022-23; accepted by vote.
   

   Retiring president Ian Roberts-Thomson joins the committee as an ex officio member.

   Appointment of Public Officer
   D. Buob informed the meeting that due to an oversight, the positon of Public Officer has been vacant since the death of David Paix in 2013.
   David Buob was nominated for the vacant positon of Public Officer and appointed by vote, unopposed.

7. Other Business
   

   1. Wayne Sampson spoke briefly about the Begg Orthodontic museum installed at 89 King William Street and due to be opened on 30 September 2022.

8. Donald Simpson Oration comment
   

   Glenn McCulloch gave an apt and brief summary of Professor Donald Simpsons wide range of interests especially in history, his working life and numerous publications and influence by intellect, character and actions.

9. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Prof. Ian Roberts-Thomson introduced Dr James Muecke AM. Eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer, Dr Muecke co-founded both Vision Myanmar at the South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology in 2000, and social impact organisation Sight For All. In the 2012 Dr Muecke was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). In 2019, he received the University of Adelaide’s Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Award.

   SPEAKER

   When appointed 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke used his platform to raise awareness of the influence sugar and highly processed foods have in the rise of type-2 diabetes (T2D). He noted that T2D is an avoidable diet fuelled disease and advocated for a tax on sugary drinks to assist the fight against T2D. It is also the leading cause of blindness in adults. Dr Muecke's presentation entitled "Blinded", commenced with the story of one his patients who woke one morning blind in both eyes due to neglect of his diabetes.

   After giving insight into why T2D is a growing worldwide epidemic, and strategies designed to curb the toxic impact of sugar on our health and our world, he noted that T2D is the sixth-biggest killer in Australia and affects around 10% of Australians. It is the fastest growing cause of vision loss in Aboriginal people. A long list of serious health complications are associated with T2D: for example, increased risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, neuropathy, kidney damage, and poor wound healing.

   Significantly, Dr Muecke emphasised that T2D is preventable in the majority of cases and many patients are unaware their condition can be controlled, or even reversed, with food changes. Unfortunately, diabetics are often directed to follow high carbohydrate diets (Australian diabetes guidelines) with the potential to exacerbate blood glucose dysregulation. He spoke of refined carbohydrates as sugar in disguise, and graphically demonstrated some huge amounts of sugar often added to ultra-processed foods.

   After emphasising the notion that people often do not realise the potential harm of sugar, and the essential need to raise awareness of its excessive use in our modern diet, he recommended a book "The Diabetes Code" by Jason Fung. With three principles for reversing T2D, it cites: avoidance of fructose; avoiding refined carbohydrates (while increasing natural fats); and eating unprocessed foods. 'Intermittent fasting' rates as a fourth principle. Three mechanisms to reduce sugar were posed - bariatric surgery, very low calorie diets (800cal/d) and very low carbohydrate (keto) diets. Dr Muecke also covered "Five A's" that contribute to intake of sugar: addiction, alleviation (of stress), accessibility, (hidden) addition (to food), and advertising. In summary, he said an overwhelming flood of sugar in our lives is toxic and destroying our bodies.

   The audience showed their appreciation by applause and many questions were posed.

   Vote of thanks

   Ian Roberts-Thompson thanked James for a most informative talk, the audience concurred with further applause.

10. Next AGM
    

    Thursday 24^th August 2023.

11. Next General Meeting
    

    Thursday 22^nd September 2022
    Speaker: Dr Graham Ellender.
    "Wine and Medicine in Australia".

2021

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 23^rd August 2021, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Ian Roberts-Thomson welcomed 35 members and two guests to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Nine apologies were recorded in the Attendance register.

3. Patron
   

   Although unable to attend meetings, Mr Tony Slavotinek maintains great interest in the Society and we thank him for patronage.

4. Minutes of previous AGM, 22 October 2020
   

   Minutes were circulated to members beforehand. Accepted without change by vote; proposed T Turner, seconded M Kent.

5. Business
   

   1. President's Report 2020-21 prepared by Ian Roberts-Thomson was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting. He mentioned the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in cancellation of several SAMHS meetings and restriction on attendance numbers.
      In addition, he noted that Adelaide will host the 2023 ANZHOM conference. He thanked Joy Copland for her work as Secretary; our Treasurer, David Buob and all members of the Committee.

   2. The Treasurer's Report, prepared by David Buob was read at the meeting. The opening balance at the 2020 AGM was $2,943.45 and at September 2021 SMAHS had a net balance of $2531.07.

   3. A Video records report prepared by David Close was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting. Of note, he mentioned that, with speaker consent, videos of SAMHS talks will be deposited with, and archived by, the State Library of South Australia.

   4. The reports were accepted by vote; proposed, seconded W Sampson.

   5. Dr Roy Scragg was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Society for his long membership, continuing scholarship and exemplary dedication to public health.

6. Election of Officers for 2021-22
   

   Mr Michael Kent presided over the meeting for appointment of 2021-22 President.

   Executive:

   President:	Ian Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   Committee:
                  Caroline Adams, Maggi Boult, David Close, Leo Mahar, Wayne Sampson.

   All nominees were elected unopposed by vote for 2021-22; accepted by vote.
   

7. Other Business
   

   1. Ian Roberts-Thomson thanked Michael Kent for his decade long service on the SAMHS committee and dedication to implementing a sound system for meetings. He also noted Audrey and Michael had provided of nibbles at meetings for much of that time and they were much appreciated.

   2. Wayne Sampson spoke briefly about the Begg Orthodontic museum to be displayed at 89 King Williams Street in the near future; artifacts are now being installed.

   3. John Crowhurst put forward an idea for a change of venue or time for consideration. Several members spoke in response. This matter will be taken to the committee.

8. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Prof. Roberts-Thomson introduced Maggi Boult to speak on "Epilepsy in the South Australian Lunatic Asylums".

   Mrs Maggi Boult is a University of Leeds Honours graduate in science who later studied history at the University of Adelaide, focusing on nineteenth century Lunatic Asylums and their residents.

   SPEAKER

   Based on her Master's thesis of the same name, Maggi Boult described why people with epilepsy were placed in the nascent lunatic asylums of South Australia. The question underlying her talk was whether they were admitted for cure, care or custody. Epilepsy was the only medical condition routinely recorded in the admission records so was unlike any other ailment associated with patient ingress into the asylums.

   Conducting the research in South Australia was particularly valuable as there were no private institutions, union workhouses or a poor law. Overall 10% of asylum admissions had epilepsy – a figure that mirrored the experience in asylums around the world. The records demonstrate that only severe cases were admitted; the majority remained in the community. In general, epilepsy was associated with congenital problems, accidents, and conditions such as tertiary syphilis and substance abuse. Others developed dementia from repeated severe seizures. Patients had little or no capacity to care for themselves and were a significant burden to impoverished families (if they had support).

   Maggi argued that rather than considering the use of asylums in terms of cure or custody, it should be remembered that these patients received good care. This would have been recognised by their families who used legal and medical language to gain admittance for their charges. Some epileptic patients, in particular when it was associated with alcoholism, left the asylum within a year, much improved. Another group, such as those with tertiary syphilis, received palliative care prior to death, which tended to be rapid. The final group, particularly those with severe congenital conditions, remained for many years, and the asylum was their refuge. With little evidence of abuse from commissioned reports, the lunatic asylums evidently provided a reasonably safe and caring environment for patients with epilepsy, based on standards of the day.

   The audience showed their appreciation by applause and questions were posed.

   Vote of thanks

   Ian Roberts Thompson thanked Maggi for a most informative talk, the audience concurred with further applause.

9. Next AGM
   

   Thursday 25^th August 2022.

10. Next General Meeting
    

    Thursday 28^th October 2021
    Speaker: Professor Philip Payton
    "Repatriation during & after WW1".

Meeting closed 7:00 pm

2020

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 22^nd August 2020, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Ian Roberts-Thomson welcomed 28 members, two guests and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Nineteen apologies were recorded in the Attendance register.

3. Patron
   

   Although indisposed and unable to attend meetings, Mr Tony Slavotinek maintains an interest in the Society and we thank him for patronage.

4. Minutes of previous AGM, 22 August 2019
   

   Minutes were circulated to members beforehand and accepted; proposed T Turner, seconded W Sampson.

5. Business
   

   1. President's Report 2019-20 prepared by Ian Roberts-Thomson was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting. He mentioned the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in cancellation of most SAMHS meetings and commended the foresight of our Video Records Officer, David Close enabling us to provide past lectures to members in the absence of meetings. Meetings will remain in the Royal Society rooms except for the Christmas meeting. He thanked to Caroline Adams for a group of UniSA students who are undertaking a project reviewing the Society's website this semester. He also thanked Joy Copland for her work as Secretary, Treasurer, David Buob, and all members of the Committee.

   2. Wayne Sampson spoke briefly about the Begg Orthodontic museum to be displayed at 89 King Williams Street next year; a culmination of many years work.

   3. The Treasurer's Report, prepared by David Buob was circulated to members beforehand and summarised at the meeting. Members were informed that financial members from 2019-20 would carry over membership into 2020-21. The opening balance for 2019-20 was $2,763.93 and at October 2020 SAMHS had a net balance of $2,943.45.

   4. The reports were accepted; proposed M Boxall, seconded W Sampson.

6. Election of Officers For 2020-21
   

   Dr Iain McIntyre presided over the meeting for appointment of 2020-21 office bearers.
   All positions were declared vacant, and the names of nominees announced.

   Executive:

   President:	Ian Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   Committee:
                  Caroline Adams, Maggi Boult, David Close Michael Kent, Leo Mahar, Wayne Sampson.

   All nominees were elected unopposed for 2020-21; accepted by vote.
   The incoming President, Ian Roberts-Thomson, resumed the chair and thanked Dr McIntyre.

7. Other Business
   

   1. Ian Roberts-Thomson thanked Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their provision of nibbles in 2019.

   2. David Close for his work with video records this year

8. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Prof Ian Roberts-Thomson introduced A/Professor Margaret Davy as a University of Adelaide graduate who specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She gained further experience in Norway, particularly with radiology treatments for gynaecological cancers. Prof Ian Roberts-Thomson introduced A/Professor Margaret Davy as a University of Adelaide graduate who specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Completing her specialty training at TQEH, she went to the Norwegian Radium Hospital in Oslo, to gain experience in gynaecological oncology. On her return to Adelaide she was soon appointed as Director of Gynaecological Oncology; a position she held until 2009, after which for a short period, she was Director of Surgical Specialties at RAH, retiring in 2016.
   Career highlights included being a member of many National Committees advising on National Cervical screening Programs and Guidelines; Chairing the National Guidelines for the Management of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer; Offering outreach services for women with gynaecological cancer in the Northern Territory from South Australia over 20 years. Flinders University awarded her an Adjunct Professorship. She was involved in the establishment of the subspecialty of Gynaecological Oncology within the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. For at least 20 years, was the first and only female gynaecological oncologist in Australia. Awards include the Australian Medical Association's Women's Health Award in 2000, and an Member of the Order of Australia in 2002. Now retired, she retains interest through participation on a Human Ethics Committee.
   With a presentation entitled "Gynaecological Oncology in Australia", Prof. Davy was warmly welcomed by members.

   SPEAKER

   Narrowing the field to cervical and vulvar cancers and stating the size of the problems, Prof. Davy delved into history, noting that Hippocrates described cervical cancer and its grim prognosis in his time. A vivid 18^th century description from Baillie confirmed the grave outcome of this disease. Following harsh early treatments through the years, she described the development of newer and more effective methods for managing patients. The aetiology of cervix cancer had long been a puzzle; it was not solved until Human papillomaviruses (HPV) were linked to genital cancers in the 1980s. She noted Australia's great contribution to world health with the development of the HPV vaccine. The sub-specialisation of Gynaecological Oncology, recognized in 1987 and facilitated in South Australia, was another success story. A fortuitous combination of experts set up the SA Cancer Registry and a pilot cervix cancer screening program in SA led the way for a national program. After highlighting epidemiological evidence, she covered modern treatments for cervical cancer.

   Vulvar cancers comprise a small but severe group of cancers, also HPV-related. Their treatment by radical surgery means a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment and care is important for these patients.

   To end, she described an intriguing cluster of vulvar cancers in a remote area of the Northern Territory and some of the research findings into the group.

   Questions and comments emanated from the audience and were ably most ably answered. Several members shared their reminiscences and all showed their appreciation by applause.

   Vote of thanks
   Ian Roberts Thompson thanked A/Prof. Davy for a most important and informative talk, the audience concurred with further applause.

9. Next AGM
   

   Thursday 26th August 2021.

10. Next General Meeting
    

    Thursday 26th November 2020
    Speaker: A/Professor Ross Haslam
    "Neonatology – Lessons learned from Conception to Adult life".

Meeting closed 7:00 pm

2019

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 22^nd August 2019, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Ian Roberts-Thomson welcomed 27 members, 3 guests and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Apologies for Dace and Andris Darzins, Joy Copland, Tony Slavotinek, Dave Fenwick, Margaret Wall, Leon and Gill Pitchon, Ossie Petrucco, Wayne and Kay Clapton, Helen and Lloyd Stagg, Roy Scragg, K. Roberts-Thompson, and Bill Roediger were recorded in the Attendance register.

3. Minutes of previous AGM, 23 August 2018

   Minutes were accepted, proposed Anthony Radford, seconded Peter Kreminski.

4. Business
   

   1. President's Report 2018-19 prepared by Ian Roberts-Thomson had been circulated to members, and was summarised by Ian Roberts-Thomson. In particular, he noted an increase in the numbers of financial members and a burgeoning attendance at meetings, from twenty to thirty people up to fifty people on occasions. He mentioned the Society's intention to proceed with a Health and Medical Museum, however, stated that this will be an ongoing project that may take years. To conclude, he gave thanks and recognition to Joy Copland for her sterling work as Secretary, also thanking the Treasurer, David Buob, members of the Committee, and Wayne Sampson for work on the Society's website. The report was accepted.

   2. The Treasurer's Report, prepared by David Buob had been circulated to members and was summarised. He informed members there were now 66 financial members of the Society. The final balance for 2018-9 was $2,763.93, an increase of $316 from last year. He noted the generosity of several members who chose not to seek reimbursement for costs. Accepted.

   3. The Website report comprising visits, new topics and meeting presentations was summarised by Wayne Sampson. He commended Tony Slavotinek and the webmaster for their work on the SAMHS website, which now has increased security measures. He reported on an astonishing half million "hits" on the Society’s website from around the world, 50,000 of those visitors perused the website in its entirety. 29% of visitors were from Australasia, 37% from USA and 6% from Germany. Any contributions for improving the content of the website would be welcomed.

5. Election of Officers For 2019-20
   

   Dr Phil Harding presided over the meeting for appointment of 2019-20 office bearers. All positions were declared vacant, and the names of nominees announced.

   Executive:

   President:	Ian Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   Committee:
                  Tony Slavotinek, Wayne Sampson, Leo Mahar, Iain McIntyre, Michael Kent, David Close, Caroline Adams.

   All nominees were elected unopposed for 2019-20; accepted by vote.

   The incoming President, Ian Roberts-Thomson, resumed the chair and thanked Dr Harding.

6. SAMHS Constitution
   

   The draft revised SAMHS constitution had been circulated to members and Ian Roberts-Thomson thanked committee members involved in reviewing the constitution, which required no major changes.
   Motion to accept revised constitution passed, proposed Michael Kent, seconded David Buob.

7. Other Business
   

   1. Ian Roberts-Thomson thanked Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their tireless and generous provision of nibbles throughout year.

   2. Members were reminded that yearly fees are now due.

   3. Tom Turner spoke about the Collection of Medical Artefacts (COMA) (Tasmania). COMA was formed in June 2018 in Hobart and opened an artifacts museum at Jane Franklin Hall, a residential College of the University of Tasmania, where seminars are held.

8. Introduction Of Speaker
   

   Dr John Crowhurst introduced Dr Fred Gilligan, his great friend and former senior colleague, who is recognised world-wide for his work, having spent time in Harvard and London. Dr. Fred Gilligan was instrumental in pioneering medical retrieval services in South Australia, which the rest of Australia then followed. 'Horses, Hazards and Helicopters' was the title of his talk and he was warmly welcomed by members.

   Speaker: Dr Gilligan’s talk reflected on services for the critically ill in rural South Australia throughout the last century. Being a new colony with geographically huge areas to cover and a low population, S.A. proved challenging for the provision of emergency care medicine. Dr Gilligan set the scene with some horror stories from the 1890s, when horses were the main mode of transport and few patients survived their injuries due to the vast distances. Outback surgeons could be self-taught and methods of care were arbitrary and brutal, but occasionally effective. Since these early days, great advances were made both in means of treating and ways of travel, from the introduction of the Iron Lung and the establishment of what was probably the first medical retrieval service in the world - via plane. Evidence confirmed the worthiness of these innovations with increasing numbers of lives saved. From 'horses' and 'hazards' to the helicopters of today, retrieval medicine in Australia now carries out 2,500 missions per year and the RFDS is famous across the globe. Several members shared their reminiscences and all showed their appreciation by applause.

   Vote of thanks: John Crowhurst thanked Dr Gilligan for an interesting talk and Ian Roberts Thompson invited everyone to partake of drinks and nibbles.

9. Next AGM
   

   Thursday 22^nd August 2020.

10. Next general meeting
    

    Thursday 26 September 2019
    Donald Simpson Memorial Oration
    Speaker: Emeritus Christopher Burrell
    "100^th Anniversary of "Spanish Flu", the 1918-19 influenza pandemic".

Meeting closed 7:00 pm

2018

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 23^th August 2018, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Wayne Sampson welcomed four new members, 31 members, four guests and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Apologies for Gill and Leon Pitchon, Ian Roberts-Thomson, Ruth Devine and Lorraine Trotter were recorded in the Attendance register.

3. Minutes of previous AGM, 25 August 2017
   

   Accepted, proposed J. Crowhurst, seconded I. McIntyre.

4. Business
   
   • President’s Report 2017-8 prepared by Wayne Sampson had been circulated to members, and was summarised by W. Sampson. In particular, he noted the death of SAMHS founding member and Patron, Emeritus Professor Donald Simpson; the very successful Z-ward display of medical memorabilia and the inaugural AMA (SA) speaker at a SAMHS meeting (P. Kreminski). He also thanked the Secretary for her work throughout the year. In addition, he thanked the executive and all committee members during his term as president, saying it was a privilege and honour to serve with them. The report was accepted.
   • The Treasurer’s Report, prepared by David Buob had been circulated to members was summarised by D. Buob. The final balance for 2017-8 was $2,964.38, about $300 more than the previous year. He noted the generosity of several members who chose not to seek reimbursement for costs. Accepted.
   • The Website report comprising visits, new topics and meeting presentations is in progress by Tony Slavotinek. W. Sampson summarised website activity including recent pages on Professor Donald Simpson. He commended Tony Slavotinek and the webmaster for their work on the SAMHS website, including an increase in mutual links to other organisations, and the History Trust of SA web portal.
5. Election of Officers for 2018-2019
   

   Professor A. Radford presided over the meeting for appointment of 2018-9 office bearers. All positions were declared vacant, and names of nominees read to the meeting.

   Executive:

   President:	Ian Roberts-Thomson
   Vice President:	Iain McIntyre
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   Committee:
                  Tony Slavotinek, Wayne Sampson, Leo Mahar, Iain McIntyre, Michael Kent, Chris Hughes, David Close, Caroline Adams.

   All nominees were elected unopposed for 2018-2019; accepted by vote.

   In the absence of Ian Roberts-Thomson, the former President, Wayne Sampson resumed the chair and thanked Professor Radford.

6. Patron
   

   W. Sampson spoke to a motion proposing Mr Tony Slavotinek as Patron, seconded by C. Hughes and accepted by vote, accompanied by applause.

7. Other Business
   
   • Wayne Sampson thanked Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their tireless and generous provision of nibbles throughout year.
   • T. Slavotinek spoke to a motion to honour our late Patron and founding member of the Society; he proposed that in future, one speaker per year deliver a 'Professor Donald Simpson Memorial Oration/Lecture', preferably at the Annual General Meeting of the SA Medical Heritage Society Inc., seconded C. Hughes. Accepted by vote.
   • W. Sampson, thanked committee members involved in reviewing the SAMHS constitution, especially Michael Kent. He anticipates the constitution will be circulated to members for comment in the next few months.
   • Notice of book launch "Have Stethoscope, will travel" by A. Radford on 7 September at Tabor.
8. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Dr Phil Harding introduced Dr Brian Brophy as an appropriate choice for speaker for the AGM as a neurosurgeon who had wintered in Antarctica. He noted that it was difficult to ignore the presence of Douglas Mawson at the University of Adelaide, and invited Dr Brophy to address the audience on "Douglas Mawson and the Far East Antarctic Journey 1912-1913".

   Speaker: Dr Brophy gave an insightful picture of Mawson's early life and interest in exploring Antarctica. After describing a trip to the South Magnetic Pole and interactions with Robert Scott, he gave background information on Ninnis and Mertz. With some original photographs, he described the ill-fated Far East Antarctic journey, and covered the ravages of illness that befell Mawson towards the end of his trip. He then considered the likely diagnosis of toxic Vitamin A levels. After discussing sources of vitamin A, he spoke of the later BANZARE expedition. One audience member recalled seeing Mawson in 1942 at Adelaide University. Many and varied questions emanated from this most interesting presentation, eliciting some fascinating information from the speaker. The audience showed appreciation by applause.

   Vote of thanks: Dr Harding thanked Dr Brophy for a talk on a topic of intense interest and noted it was good to be reminded of the exploits of early explorers and their perils, including vitamin A. On behalf of SAMHS, Wayne Sampson presented Dr Brophy with a gift signifying appreciation.

9. Next AGM
   

   Thursday 22nd August 2019.

10. Next general meeting
    

    Thursday 27 September 2018.

    Speaker: Emeritus Professor Max Kamien - "The Francis Hardey Faulding Research Memorial Prize for research in Australian General Practice 1964-1999: a South Australian initiative".

Meeting closed 7:00 pm.

2017

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 25^th August 2017, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   President Wayne Sampson welcomed 29 members including our patron, three guests and the guest speaker to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   Fourteen apologies were received.

3. Minutes of previous AGM, 25 August 2016 accepted
   

   Proposed I. Roberts-Thomson, seconded D. Simpson.

4. Business
   
   • President’s Report 2016-7 (Wayne Sampson), summarised by W. Sampson. Accepted, proposed A. Radford, seconded C. Hughes.
   • The Treasurer’s Report, prepared by David Buob, was summarised by W. Sampson. The final balance for 2016-7 was $2,648.36. Accepted, proposed J. Watson, seconded L. Mahar.
   • The Website report comprising visits, new topics and meeting presentations was summarised by Tony Slavotinek and will be circulated to members. He thanked Dr M. Hughes for her contribution and aims to continue her involvement with the website.
5. Election of Officers for 2017-2018
   

   Prof. A. Radford presided over the meeting for appointment of 2017-8 office bearers. He noted Dr M. Hughes absence from the nominees after many years of outstanding service to the society and thanked her for her untiring effort. After all positions were declared vacant, the nominees for all positions were elected.

   Executive:

   President:	Wayne Sampson
   Vice President:	Ian Roberts-Thomson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Vice Secretary:	Caroline Adams
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   No further nominees were declared for the committee, and all nominees were elected unopposed for 2017-2018. Accepted by vote.

   Committee 2017-8:
                  Caroline Adams, Chris Hughes, Michael Kent, Leo Mahar, Ian Roberts-Thomson, Tony Slavotinek.

   The President, Wayne Sampson resumed in the chair and thanked Professor Radford.

6. Other Business
   
   • Wayne Sampson thanked Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their generous provision of nibbles throughout year.
   • Meeting format – W. Sampson summarised the business-first meeting structure of most ordinary meetings in 2017, and members voted to retain the format.
   • Governance matters for 2017-8– W. Sampson explained the requirement for a constitution and appointment of a Public Officer to comply with the Associations Incorporation Regulations 2008.
   • Australian & New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine Inc. (ANZSHM) formal link: After some background information and in response to three members who raised the item independently, W. Sampson proposed the motion 'That the committee of the South Australian Medical Heritage Society Inc. explore becoming the SA chapter or branch or an associated body of the ANZSHM and report back to a general meeting within three months'. Seconded by A Radford.
     Several members (A. Radford, J. Scarfe, R. Scragg) spoke to the motion. Of note, four SAMHS members presented at the recent ANZSHM conference and around 12 SAMHS members belong to both societies. Drs Scarfe, Radford and Crowhurst to be invited to the next committee meeting for discussion of details, mechanism, advantages and disadvantages; the motion was passed by member vote.
7. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Wayne Sampson introduced Professor Kaye Roberts-Thomson to speak on "History & relevance of water fluoridation".

   Speaker: Professor Roberts-Thomson held the attention of the audience as she described many early steps identifying the link between fluoride and teeth health. Not least was the inability to detect fluoride until chromatography assays were available. The audience was impressed with the early uptake of fluoridated water in some states of Australia after a major epidemiologic study in USA showed its worth. Further insight into the complexity of the topic came from variation in fluoride concentrations in natural water supplies, safety studies, and astonishing information about caries-related hospital admissions of children. Many questions emanated from this interesting topic, all were clearly answered by the speaker. The audience and showed great appreciation by applause.

   Vote of thanks: Wayne Sampson thanked Professor Roberts-Thomson for an interesting talk on a topic pertinent to everyone.

8. Next AGM
   

   23 August 2018.

9. Next General meeting
   

   Thursday 28^th September 2016.

   Speaker: Professor Alastair McLennan - "From Changeling babies and Witches, through “Birth Asphyxia” and lawyers to the lottery of genetic variation".

Meeting closed 7:00 pm.

2016

Annual General Meeting of the Society held at 5:30pm on Thursday 25^th August 2016, in the Royal Society rooms off Kintore Ave Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome
   

   Deputy President Chris Hughes welcomed 19 members to the meeting.

2. Apologies
   

   12 pre-meeting apologies included Wayne Sampson and David Buob.

3. Minutes of previous AGM August 2015 ratified
   

   Proposed A. Radford, seconded I. Roberts-Thomson.

4. Business
   
   • President’s Report 2015-6 (Wayne Sampson), was summarised by C. Hughes. Accepted, proposed A. Radford, seconded M. Hughes.
   • The Treasurer’s Report, prepared by David Buob, was summarised by C. Hughes. The final balance for 2015-6 was $3,157.02. Accepted, proposed J. Watson, seconded M. Hughes.
   • Website / Virtual Museum (Tony Slavotinek). To be prepared for the September meeting.
   
   
5. Election of Officers for 2016-2017
   

   Call from floor for presiding officer: A. Radford presided over the meeting for appointment of office bearers. After all positions were declared vacant, the nominees for executive positions were elected unopposed; proposed R. Scragg, seconded L. Mahar.

   Executive:

   President:	Wayne Sampson
   Secretary:	Joy Copland
   Treasurer:	David Buob

   No further nominees were declared for the committee, and all nominees were elected unopposed for 2016-2017. Accepted, proposed R. Scragg, seconded L. Mahar.

   Committee 2016-7:
                  Caroline Adams, Chris Hughes, Millicent Hughes, Michael Kent, Leo Mahar, Ian Roberts-Thomson, Tony Slavotinek.

   The deputy President resumed in the chair and thanked Professor Radford.

6. Other Business
   
   • Chris Hughes thanked Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their generous provision of nibbles throughout year. He added that, to defray costs in future, the committee will offer $20 per meeting to those providing nibbles. Ratified by vote from members.
   • Membership fees - Chris Hughes reminded members of a notice circulated with the meeting documents that contains bank details for electronic transfer of fees and a postal address for cheques. He thanked Rossie Smart for acting as treasurer for cash payments on the night.
   • Meeting format - Chris Hughes summarised a suggestion from the committee that, for ordinary meetings, the business meeting should be held before the speaker.
   • Patron - Chris Hughes informed the meeting of a suggestion by the committee that SAMHS should consider appointing a patron. He noted that a previous Minister of Health had occupied the role of patron. Discussion from the floor indicated there was general support for the concept, and a medical person of high repute would be appropriate. This will be discussed further by the incoming committee.
7. Refreshment Break
   

   Following a refreshment break, the meeting reconvened for the speaker.

   
   
8. Introduction of Speaker
   

   Chris Hughes introduced Professor Leo Mahar to speak on "The development of Interventional Cardiology".

   Speaker: Professor Mahar held the attention of the audience as he described milestones in the progression of interventional cardiology and his well-illustrated slides provided insight into these procedures. After putting questions to the speaker, the audience and showed much appreciation by applause.

   Vote of thanks: Chris Hughes thanked Dr Mahar for an interesting talk on a topic pertinent to everyone.

9. Next General meeting
   

   Thursday 22^nd September 2016.
   Speakers: Caroline Adams & Kathy Devonshire-Gill: "Nothing new under the sun".

10. Next AGM
    

    24 August 2017.

Meeting closed 7:15pm.

2015

The Annual General Meeting of the Society held on Thursday 27^th August 2015 at 5.30pm.
It was held in the Royal Society Rooms, Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome.
   

2. Present.
   

   16 members and guests.

3. Apologies.
   

   Margaret Wall, Donald Simpson, Robert Goldney, Michael Kent, Audrey Kent, Joy Copland, David Thomas, Daphne Moore, Eric Madaffari.

4. Speaker.
   

   Introduced by Prof. Wayne Sampson.

   Dr. Joe Verco — "Contribution Of The Verco Family To Medicine And Health In SA".
   
   Dr Verco spoke and illustrated the involvement of his family in all aspects of development of SA, particularly in the establishment of the medical school and health in general.
   
   Vote of Thanks: Wayne Sampson.

5. Refreshment Break.
   

   There was a brief recess for drinks prior to the Business Meeting.




AGM – BUSINESS MEETING



6. Minutes Of Annual General Meeting 2014 Ratified.
   

   C. Adams / A. Radford.

7. Business Arising From Minutes.
   

   Nil.

8. Correspondence.
   

   Nil.

9. President's Report.
   

   Wayne Sampson.

10. Treasurer's Report.
    

    David Buob.

11. Website Report.
    

12. Election Of Officers For 2015-2016.
    

    The following nominations had been received:
    

    President:	Wayne Sampson
    Secretary:	Joy Copland
    Treasurer:	David Buob
    Committee:	Tony Slavotinek Chris Hughes Caroline Adams Millicent Hughes Michael Kent

    Officers and committee elected unopposed.

13. Other Business.
    

    Roy Scragg raised the issue of a paper printed by ANZ Society of Medical History about PNG which he felt contained many errors. He will write a letter to Caroline Adams (now on BOD of ANZ Society of Medical History). She will raise issue at the next meeting on this BOD.

14. Announcement.
    

    Next Meeting 24-9-15. Speaker: Dr. Caroline Adams – "Nurses in World War".

Millicent Hughes,
Secretary
email: emandcee [at] bigpond.com

2014

Held on Thursday 28^th of August, 2014, Royal Society Rooms.

The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Society held on Thursday 28 August 2014 at 5:41.

MINUTES

1. Welcome.
   

   David Buob welcomed members (as per list) to the AGM.

2. Apologies.
   

   (as per list)

3. Business.
   
   • President's Report (Chris Hughes, read by David Buob)
   • Treasurer's Report (David Buob)
   • Virtual Museum/Website (Tony Slavotinek)

4. Election of Officers for 2014-2015.
   

   President	Chris Hughes
   Secretary	Millicent Hughes
   Treasurer	David Buob
   Committee	Tony Slavotinek Wayne Sampson Joy Copland Michael Kent Caroline Adams

   Moved by Tony Radford, Seconded Janice Watson.

5. Business Arising.
   

   A vote of thanks to be recorded for Audrey and Michael Kent and Janice Watson for their provision of drinks and nibbles.

   As per David Buob's suggestion it was proposed that membership be raised to $20, the society stock up on wine and that Audrey and Michael be given some payment for refreshments.
   Moved Michael Kent, Seconded Roy Scragg, carried unanimously.

6. Refreshment Break.
   

   There was a brief refreshment break at 5:56.

7. Speaker.
   

   David Buob called on Tony Radcliffe to introduce Professor Sampson who spoke on the life of Hugh Cairns.

8. Announcements.
   

   Next Meeting Thursday 25 September 2014.

9. Meeting closed.
   

   The meeting closed at 6:49.

2013

Held on Thursday 22^nd of August, 2013, Royal Society Rooms.

The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Society held on Thursday 22^nd of August, 2013 at 5.30pm in the Royal Society Rooms, Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

MINUTES

1. Welcome.

President Chris Hughes welcomed 24 members to the AGM.

2. Apologies.

As per apologies list.

3. Minutes Of Annual General Meeting 2012 Accepted.

Moved David Buob, second Tony Slavotinek.

4. Business Arising From Minutes.

There was no business arising from minutes.

5. Correspondence.

No significant correspondence had been received.

6. President's Report.

Chris Hughes.

7. Treasurer's Report.

David Buob.

8. Website Report.

Tony Slavotinek - Virtual Museum to be expanded to contain new significant medical events as well as ones from the past. Website is expanding and running well.

Millicent Hughes moved that "an honorarium of $250 be paid to Greg Sampson for his continuing work on the website". Seconded Tony Slavotinek. Passed.

9. Election Of Officers For 2013 - 2014.

The following members were elected for the year 2013 - 2014:

President:	Chris Hughes
Secretary:	Millicent Hughes
Treasurer:	David Buob
Committee:	Tony Slavotinek, Wayne Sampson, Caroline Adams, Joy Copland, Michael Kent

10. Other Business.

Joy Copland requested the website address to appear on all SAMHS communications. This was agreed by the meeting.

A brief break for refreshments was taken.

11. Speaker.

Dr Joan Durdin spoke on "The Great Matron Dispute of 1896". Joan presented a eventful description and explanation of these well-spoken of but not clearly understood events. She completed her talk by highlighting Margaret Graham - her personality and major changes she made in medicine - particularly nursing in her career.

12. Vote Of Thanks.

President Chris thanked Joan for her informative address.

13. Announcements.

Next General Meeting 26-09-13. Speaker Dr. Paul Weston: History of neurophysiology.

Millicent Hughes,
Secretary

Contact details:

• phone:    83794633
• email:     emandcee@bigpond.com
• Website: www.samhs.org.au

2012

Held on Thursday 23^rd August 2012, Royal Society Rooms

The Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on Thursday 23^rd of August 2012 at 5.30pm in the Royal Society Rooms, Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

1. Welcome.

President Chris Hughes welcomed 20 members and guests.

2. Apologies.

Kevin and Robyn O'Brien, David Gill, Peter Roberts–Thomson, Martin Copland, Audrey Kent, Franz de Zwart, Anne Hamilton-Bruce, Graham Truman, Bill Lawson.

3. Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2011.

Moved Tony Slavotinek. Seconded Janice Watson. Minutes accepted.

4. Business arising from minutes.

None.

5. Correspondence.

1. Australian Federation of Historical Societies Newsletter August 2012.

6. President's report.

Chris Hughes.

7. Treasurer's report.

David Buob.

8. Website report.

Tony Slavotinek - Website is well maintained by Greg Sampson. Vote of thanks from SAMHS for this work. Some new items added this year.

9. Election of officers for 2012-13.

President - Chris Hughes
Secretary - Millicent Hughes
Treasurer - David Buob
Website Coordinator - Tony Slavotinek
Committee - Rob Cooter, Michael Kent, Joy Copland, Wayne Sampson

Donald Simpson retired from the Committee. He was thanked for all his efforts on SAMHS behalf. He will represent SAMHS on a proposed Committee working to establish a Medical Museum in Adelaide.

9. Other business

David Buob announced a meeting at the State Library celebrating the Glenside Historical Society. Members wishing to attend to contact David Buob.

There was a short break for refreshments at this time.

10. Speaker

Following this interval President Chris introduced the speaker - Dr. John Smith.

Dr. Smith spoke about “Antarctic Medicine”, reminding us that Australia has had a medical association with Antarctica for over 70 years. The service is of high quality and offers medical service on all 4 bases plus supply ships. He told of his personal love for Antarctica and of his personal patient experiences. It was an exhilarating talk.

Dr Smith was thanked by Millicent Hughes.

Millicent Hughes
Secretary

2011

Held on Thursday 25^th August 2011, Royal Society Rooms

The Annual General Meeting of the Society held on Thursday 25th August 2011 at 5.30pm in the Royal Society Rooms, Kintore Ave. Adelaide.

Call to Order 5:30 p.m.

1. Welcome

President Chris Hughes welcomed members and guests to the meeting.

2. Apologies

T. Stevenson, D. Simpson, G. Fischer, K. O’Brien, R. O’Brien, P. Payne, D. Buob.

Present - 16 members and 2 guests.

3. Minutes of annual general meeting 2010

Accepted.
Moved. G Truman / Sec. T. Slavotinek.

4. Business arising from minutes

Nil.

5 Correspondence

Nil.

6. President’s report

7. Treasurer’s report

In the absence of the Treasurer, the Secretary reported that the Society was in a good financial position.

8. Election of Officers for 2010-2011.

The following were elected

President - Chris Hughes
Secretary - Millicent Hughes
Treasurer - David Buob
Committee - Donald Simpson, Tony Slavotinek, Rob Cooter, Michael Kent and Wayne Sampson.

9. Other business

No further business.

There was a short break for refreshments at this time.
The President thanked Janice Watson for supplying the refreshments.

10. Speaker

Dr RAL ANTIC on "THE HISTORY OF TUBERCULOSIS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA".

11. Vote of Thanks

Bill Lawson moved the vote of thanks highlighting the informative and interesting address by Dr. Antic on a disease which had much influence on the settlement and development of SA. He especially noted the work of Dr. Harry Wunderlich in the control of TB in SA. Surely a notable South Australian for the Virtual Museum.

12. Announcements

Members were reminded of the Program details for the next 3 months by the Secretary.

MILLICENT HUGHES - Secretary
Contact details – phone: 83794633 / email: emandcee@bigpond.com

2010

Held on Thursday 17^th June 2010, Royal Society Rooms

The Annual General Minutes of the Society held on Thursday 17th June 2010 at 4.00pm. It was held in the Seminar Room Royal Society Rooms, North Tce Adelaide.

Call to Order 4 p.m.

1. Welcome

President Chris Hughes welcomed members and the guest speaker for the afternoon – Prof. M. Henneberg.

2. Present

12 members as per attendance book.

3. Aplogies

13 as per attendance book, including the Secretary, Millicent Hughes.

4. Minutes of AGM of 27-5-09 were accepted.

Moved by Donald Simpson, Seconded by Tony Slavotinek.
No business arising.

5. Election of officers for 2010-2011

President - Chris Hughes – reelected
Secretary - Millicent Hughes – reelected
Treasurer - David Buob – reelected.

There were no new nominations to the Committee. The committee of Rob Cooter, Tom Stevenson, Donald Simpson, Tony Slavotinek, and Wayne Sampson were re-elected. Members were reminded that anyone interested in being on the Committee was welcome to join this group.

6. President’s Report (Chris Hughes).

The President highlighted some issues in the report-programme for past year, need to consider time of meeting and venue for meetings. These for future discussion. He also highlighted the contribution of Tony Slavotenek and Michael Patkin in maintaining, and running the SAHMS website and virtual museum. The report was accepted.

7. Treasurer’s Report (David Buob)

This report was presented.
There is also an up-to-date list of membership.
Funds in bank - June 2010 = $2153.63.
The report was accepted.

8. Chris Hughes introduced the speaker - Prof Maciej Henneberg.

He gave an fine interesting address on "What we are learning about the Ancient Health and Medicine from the Studies of the Bone remains from Pompeii".
The vote of thanks and presentation to Prof Henneberg was made by Prof Donald Simpson.

Meeting closed at 5.30pm

Chris Hughes (President)
Contact details – phone 83794633 / email emandcee@bigpond.com

2009

Held on Glenside Campus 27 May 2009

Call to Order 4 p.m. – Tony Slavotinek. 

Attendance:

[waiting on notes] 

Apologies

John Sweeney

Minutes of AGM – May 2008. 

Confirmed on motion of Colin Suchting and Ian Forbes.

Business arising

– nil.

President’s Report

– Tabled and circulated.

Secretary’s Report (included here for convenience)

– Apology from Dr John Sweeney
Expenses $28.15

Treasurer’s Report – tabled (included here for convenience).

SA Medical Heritage Society Treasurer’s Report May 2009.

Since reconstitution of the Society in March 2005 the Society has grown to a membership of 69 with 36 being currently financial.

Opening balance at the May 2008 AGM was $1,697.32.

In the 12 month period receipts totaled $520.00, with $320 from membership subscriptions and $200 from member donations.

Expenditure totaled $20.55 with this total mount being secretarial expenses.

The Society’s financial position as at May 2009 was a net balance of $2,016.77

Less expenses      $28.15

                           $1,988.62

                            =======

David Buob

   Treasurer

 Election of Officers for 2009-2010 – conducted by Dr Ian Forbes.

Ian delivered a tribute to Tony Slavotinek who was retiring after four years as President and to Colin Suchting who was retiring after two years as Secretary.  This was carried with acclamation.

Nominations were called for President, Secretary, Treasurer and four Committee members.

Dr C.R.T. (Chris) Hughes was nominated by Dr R Cooter and seconded by Tony Slavotinek for the position of President.  He was unopposed and elected unanimously.

Dr Millicent Marion was nominated by Dr de Zwart and seconded by Mr Wayne Kitchener for the position of Secretary.  She was unopposed and elected unanimously.

 Prof. Donald Simpson, Prof. Wayne Sampson, Mr Thomas Stevenson and Mr David Buob (Treasurer) were nominated by Dr Joan Durdin and seconded by Dr W Fuller.  They were elected unanimously.

Dr Robert Cooter was nominated by Prof. Simpson and seconded by Michael Patkin.  He was elected unanimously.

Dr Chris Hughes, in accepting the Presidency, paid tribute to the work of Tony Slavotinek.

The meeting closed at 4.13 p.m.

2005

AGENDA (G4)

Welcome by Tony Slavotinek.

Introducing our Host, Dr Brian Fotheringham.

Guest Speaker, Mr Donald Beard "The Life of Sir Henry Simson Newland"

Refreshments available. Recently listed medical heritage equipment will be displayed.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL HERITAGE SOCIETY INC.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (M6) OF THE COMMITTEE OF
MANAGEMENT HELD AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL.
IN THE SEMINAR ROOM IN 6A
AT 12Noon ON TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2005.
MINUTES

Presiding: Tony Slavotinek
1.          12 Noon. Welcome
2.1        Members, Apology : Graham Truman.
3 Minutes.

3.1 Meeting (M5) held at the TQEH on Tuesday 30 August 2005. Moved that the Minutes be adopted .Carried.
3.2 Meeting (G3) held at Calvary Health Care on Thursday 15 September
2005. Dr W R Fuller will provide a summary of his talk, "A History of
General Anaesthesia". Moved that the Report be received. Carried.
3.2 Business arising. Discussion on the preferred time for General Meetings,
including "Daylight Saving", resulted in deciding to remain with the
4 pm. start for the remainder of 2005.

4. Administration of the Society.

4.1 President. Summarised the visits and people contacted for the period. Report be Received .Carried.
4.2 Secretary. Submitted expenses for the mailout of General Meeting (G3) Members Notices Payment approved.
Correspondence. Nil.
4.3 Treasurer; Report.
Current Balance Account $1908.

6. Reports of (sub-) Committees/Groups.

5.1 History. Tony Slavotinek presented his progress on the theme "Syringes".
5.2 Collection / Acquisition. John Couper-Smartt displayed new items "Resuscitators".
5.3 Information Technologies
John Couper-Smartt reported on his progress with the software program File Maker Catalogue.
5.4 Program: General Members Meetings and Speakers.
Tentative date 17 November 2005 at St. Johns, Unley.
Host Dr Brian Fotheringham. Speaker Mr Donald Beard.
5.6 David Buob provided information on other Society/Organisation events for 2006.

6. Other Groups and Interchange of Information.

7.General Membership and Membership of other Bodies.

Current Membership and contact addresses update still outstanding.

8.      General Business and next Meetings. Committee of Management Tuesday 25 October, 12noon TQEH venue.
9.      Closure. 1 pm.