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for itself, as the buildings were not erected for the
express purpose of utilizing them as Municipal
Dwellings, and the surroundings are hardly so ideal
as those in the before-mentioned scheme at Loraine
Road.
Water Supply.
There is, with few exceptions, a constant supply of
water to all the houses in the District.
I also append the total rainfall throughout the
year—19.35 inches, which has been taken at the
Sewage Works. I am glad to say a second gauge is
now fixed at the Town Hall, which should prove of
advantage in the future.
Hospital Report for 1907.
I have to record that the number of patients
treated has exceeded that of the previous year.
The following cases have been admitted:—
Under 5 years
45
Between 5 and 17 years
99
Over 17 years
15
Total
159
Including six cases of Enteric Fever and six of Diphtheria.
Nineteen cases were removed to Hospitals outside
the District.
There were nine deaths:—
Scarlet Fever 6
Enteric Fever 2
Diphtheria 1
The asphalte paths recently made are a great
improvement on the gravel, which were damp in wet
weather.