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Demolition.—The removal of disused latrines at Marsh Street
Schools Library.
Domestic Subjects Room.—The provision of up-to-date cookers
and other fitments to modernise the equipment.
External Repairs.—Prior to painting, the exteriors of six schools
or other premises have been extensively repaired.
Floors.—The wood block floors to staff rooms of six schools
and of one gymnasium have been re-surfaced and renovated.
Minor Works.—Extensive repairs to roofs, pointing of walls,
replacement of plastered ceilings, renovation of floorings and other
minor additions and improvements to many of the schools and
properties.
Removal of Galleries.—The removal of stepped or sloping
galleries in sixty-two classrooms has been carried out at eleven
schools, and the floors relaid with jointless or hardwood blocks.
Renovation of Buildings.—Painting to exteriors of two schools,
interiors of five schools, part interiors of two schools; interiors of
two canteens, one administrative office, all in bright colours;
portions of three caretakers' houses, and fitments in Domestic
Subjects rooms, together with limewhiting to the out-offices of all
the schools in the area.
Staff Lavatories.—The provision of new staff lavatories with
hot and cold water supplies at three schools.
Stock Room.—Conversion of an unwanted space into a much
needed store at one school.
Heating.—Supplementary heating by overhead electric panels
has been added to one school; considerable remodelling of hot water
supplies has been carried out at four other schools, and a complete
new installation at another. Seven new boilers have been installed
at three schools, electric heaters at one caretaker's quarters, and
the provision of radiator shields at two schools.
Lighting.—Complete re-wiring and the provision of new electric
light fittings at one school; considerable improvements in the
lighting at three other schools, and installation of clock controls at
another.
Ventilation.—Electric propulsion fans have been fitted into
rooms at seven schools where used for lantern or epidiascope work,
which necessitates the exclusion of light and closing of windows
during such sessions.