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The Laundry Block is fitted with a high-pressure boiler,
which supplies steam for boiling all water required in the Laundry.
A set of clothes-horses on runners are provided in a special
chamber, heated with steam, for drying and airing clothes and
linen when outdoor drying is unavailable. The same boiler also
supplies steam for the steam disinfecting apparatus. Three
separate coach-houses are also provided.
The Entrance Lodge contains a parlour, kitchen-living-room
with enclosed sink and hath, and one bedroom with usual accommodation,
all under one roof and on the ground floor.
The sanitary arrangements of the whole premises are perfect.
Provision is made for thoroughly flushing all the foul-water drains,
and special ventilating shafts have been erected. All refuse is
either burned or disposed of on the enclosed area.
The water supply passes through a meter on a bye-pass into
a 4-in. main with 3-in. branches, and is provided with a 4in.
sluice valve which would be opened to supply the four hydrants
in case of fire.
As an additional protection against fire, tanks and buckets,
always containing water, are provided in each block of
buildings; and there is also a hose reel carrying fire-hose,
stand-pipes, etc., in a special shed on the premises.
Communication with the Council's Chief Fire Station can be
made by telephone.
The Medical and Nursing Staff consist, at present, of
Medical Superintendent (non-resident), Matron (nursing), three
Staff Nurses, and two Probationers; and the Domestic Staff of
Cook, Wardmaid, Laundrymaid, Housemaid, General, and
Entrance Lodge Porter and his wife. When all the wards are
fully occupied a larger staff of nurses is required.
The Medical Superintendent's residence is connected with
the Hospital by telephone.
The Porter's duties consist of looking after the Entrance
Lodge, checking all entries and exits, and working the steam
disinfector, etc. His spare time is spent in the gardens,