J. P. Bayly Clinic Opens

rE J. P. Bayly Clinic, established by Mr. Bayly, a leading Fiji land-owner and business man, to provide medical services for Suva’s lowest-paid workers, is nearing completion in Suva, ad jacent to the new bus terminal. It was expected that it would be ready to open on November 1.

Dr. G. Hemmings, a medical practitioner and an ordained minister of the Anglican Church, has relinquished his private practice to take charge. There is provision, also, for a full-time nurse, other staff being provided by Anglican voluntary workers.

There will be a small charge for service but only in accordance with the patient’s means.

The building is attractively de signed, and is decorated with paintings which have been donated by local artists.