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During the period in question 173 patients were examined, and
of these 73 were found to be suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis
and 11 from non-pulmonary tuberculosis, 42 cases were doubtful
and 47 free from tuberculosis.
Contact Cases.—Of the 173 cases examined 46 were contact
cases, that is persons who have been closely associated with some
case of tuberculosis. Of the 46 cases none were found to be tuberculous
but 14 were doubtful and were kept under observation.
The Council's tuberculosis dispensary in connection with the
Victoria Park Hospital was opened for the diagnosis and treatment
of persons suffering or suspected to be suffering from tuberculosis,
on September 20th. From that time to the end of the year the
dispensary was regularly opened on the following days of the
week, viz., Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 to 12,
and on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9 o'clock.
During the period in question 136 patients were examined, of
which 88 were insured and 48 non-insured persons. Of the 136
cases, 86 were found to be suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis,
18 were doubtful and 30 not suffering from this disease. There were
in addition 2 cases suffering from non-pulmonary tuberculosis. Of
the 86 positive cases 20 were in the first stage of the disease, 39 in
the second stage and 27 in the third stage.
Contact Cases.—Of the 136 new cases 40 were contact
cases, 7 of which were found to be suffering from tuberculosis,
9 were doubtful and 24 were free from this disease. Of the
7 positive contact cases 5 were in the first stage and 2 in the
second stage of the disease.
THE FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
Factories.—During the year 118 factories were inspected by
the officers of the Public Health Department, 11 being factory