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The average gain in weight was 10.01, exclusive of the
unimproved cases.
Insured Persons admitted during the year totalled 199, the
remaining 50 being non-insured.
Sixty-five Ex-service Men were admitted to the Sanatorium
during the same period.
The Death Rate (calculated on admissions) was 15.2%.
In the case of males the percentage was 14.7.
,, ,, ,, females .. ,, ,, 16.6.
Average Duration of Residence (both sexes): 136.6 days.
The average for males was 141.7 days.
„ females ,, 121.3 ,,
Accommodation.—On August 31st a ward containing 24
beds was declared open by the Mayor for the treatment of
female patients, bringing the number of beds up to 104, as
follows: —
Male, Hospital 14
,, Sanatorium 52
Female, Hospital 14
,, Sanatorium 24
The accommodation is to be further increased to provide
14 Hospital beds for male cases and 10 Sanatorium beds for
female cases, making a total of 128 beds.
Recreation.—Whist Drives and Concerts were frequently
arranged during the year, and keen interest was taken in the
billiard handicaps. Wireless was installed during the year, and
has been much appreciated by the bed patients.
G. M. MAYBERRY,
Medical Superintendent.