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for the accommodation of 43 Scarlet Fever Patients, one ward block
for the treatment of Diphtheria and accommodating 10 beds, a
LAUNDRY BLOCK with BATH and DISCHARGE ROOM and
MORTUARY, and an ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK. The Wards
throughout are well lighted and ventilated by means of windows
opening at the top, louvres in the roof and ridge ventilators.
All the buildings are constructed of corrugated galvanized iron
with timber framings on brick foundations, and lined inside with
inodorous felt and matchboarding, varnished.
Each ward block has, at the end, a WARD KITCHEN with water
supply, washing up sinks and other conveniences, and a PROBATION
ARY ROOM for doubtful cases. At the other end, in an annexe
apart from the ward, is a bath room supplied with hot and cold water,
and a w.c.
The blocks are kept 40.feet apart, and all wards 40 feet from the
boundaries of the site.
The ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK, which is close to the entrance
of the premises, gives accommodation for a Matron and Staff of
Nurses, with bath room, kitchen, scullery, and the usual offices.
The LAUNDRY BLOCK, in addition to wash house and ironing
room, provides a bath room (with hot and cold water) and a
DISCHARGE ROOM for convalescent patients. There is also a
fumigating room and a mortuary, and coal store and w.c.
The whole of the Drainage of the buildings has been executed in
the best possible manner, with good gradients, and water-tight cement
joints, and well ventilated throughout.
The wards are heated with Tortoise stoves.
The premises are enclosed with a 6.ft. unclimbable galvanized
iron fence at back and sides, and in front by a 6.ft. brick wall.
The buildings were designed and erected, under the supervision of
Mr. Dawson, Surveyor to the Council, by Messrs. Humphreys & Co.,
of Knightsbridge.
November. In this month the County Council again referred to
the desirability of this district having a permanent
hospital, and on November 26th a Public Inquiry was
held for the purpose of investigating into the need of