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of the hospital. I have, however, this year
estimated the hospital expenditure proper as explained
in my last year's Report, that is, charging
all expenses to the hospital after deducting onethird
of the amount incurred in respect to steam
coal ,two-thirds of the disinfecting porter's wages,
one half as regards stable forage, and the wages of
one laundry maid and one stable help. If these
items (amounting to £536 12s. 2d.) be deducted
from the gross hospital expenditure which amounts
to .£15,285 2s. 2d., the net cost of the hospital for
the year is £14,748 10s., and if that be divided up
amongst the 931 patients treated during the year,
the cost per head is £15 16s. 9|d. for the average
stay of 39.4 days which each patient remains
under treatment.
In conclusion I beg to tender my thanks to
the Chairman (Mr. J. E. Hill), and to the
Members of the Hospital Committee for th'e
assistance and support rendered to me in the
administration of the hospital work throughout
the year.
I would also express my appreciation of the
work done by all Members of the Hospital Staff.