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The following table shews the comparision of rainfall for the
past three years:—
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May une July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
1928 "2.53 1.18 1.65 1.27 2.36 2.05 1.75 2.46 0.56 3.11 1.68 2.57
1929 0.90 0.34 0.05 1.18 1.23 0.67 1.77 1.60 0.15 2.26 4.20 3.10
1930 1.73 0.83 1.29 1.25 2.84 0.53 1.61 3.24 2.01 0.96 3.04 1.27
Light Treatment.
Artificial light has been used during the winter months in
thirty cases, with the same satisfactory results as in past years.
Several cases of chilblains and two cases of peritonitis responded
well to treatment.
Entertainment.
There were frequent whist-drives and billiard handicaps during
the year. The monthly concerts were greatly appreciated by
the patients and Staff.
Heating.
All the permanent Wards are now equipped with radiators,
and both Recreation-rooms. A welcome change from the open
fire, which cannot distribute the heat uniformly in large Wards.
Nursing Staff.
During the year three Nurses passed the final examination
for the Certificate of the Tuberculosis Association, and six passed
Part 1.
Stafl.
Medical—
Medical Superintendent.
Assistant Medical Officer.
Office—
Assistant Steward.
Nursing—
Matron.
Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor.
3 Sisters (one night).
1 Nurse-Housekeeper.
4 Assistant Nurses.
16 Probationers.
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