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Solarium.
The Light Treatment Centre was established at Southlands
in 1929.
The Centre is housed in a portion of the Southlands building
which has been specially adapted and equipped for the purpose.
The equipment consists of:—
2 carbon arc lamps.
2 mercury vapour lamps.
4 general radiation lamps.
4 couches.
During the year 88 sessions for Welfare patients were held,
the number of patients on the roll at the end of the year being 28.
The total attendances numbered 2,109, the average number per
session being 23.9.
During the year arrangements were made for massage treatment
of children attending the light treatment centre immediately
after their treatment by light.
Particulars relating to tuberculous patients treated at the
Clinic during the year will be found on pages 60 and 126.