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The Chairman.-How much of your time is taken up at the Public Mortuary and the Hospital?
Dr. BELL.-Practically all my time. I go to the Mortuary at 7 A.M. and then to the Lunatic Asylums, and then spend the whole morning at the Hospital.
The Chairman.-You also have most of the bacteriological work to do?
Dr. BELL.-I do most of it.
The Chairman. In fact, you have a great deal to do altogether.
Dr. BELL. Yes, my duties take me nearly all day. I am always available, a sometimes have to attend at the Gaol, or see a subordinate officer who is sick.
The Chairman.--Any other duties ?
Dr. BELL.-No.
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The Chairman. I suppose you could not be sent for to attend at any other place? Dr. BELL.-Oh, yes.
The Chairman. You are always liable to be called upon if wanted ?
Dr. BELL,-Yes,
Colonel HUGHES.—Dr. Lowson is on leave?
Dr. BELL.-Yes.
Colonel HUGHES.-What sort of leave ?
Dr. BELL.-Half-pay.
Colonel HUGHES.-Sick leave?
Dr. BELL. Yes.
Colonel HUGHES.-How long has he been sick?
Dr. BELL. He went away last August twelve months.
Colonel HUGHES.-He has not been replaced?
Dr. BELL.-No.
Colonel HUGHES.-In the ordinary course of things when would he be replaced? Dr. BELL. —He would never be replaced until he resigned or was pensioned.
Colonel HUGHES.--And no substitute is provided?
Dr. BELL.-No.
Colonel HUGHES.-Are you alone in the Hospital?
Dr. BELL.-There are two of us, Dr. ATKINSON and myself.
Colonel HUGHES.-Have you ever been alone ?
Dr. BELL.-Yes. I was alone all last year. My assistant left at 1 P.M., after which time I was in sole charge.
Colonel HUGHES.-On duty every night?
Dr. BELL. Yes.
The Chairman.-Until Dr. ATKINSON returned from leave ?
Dr. BELL. Yes.
Colonel HUGHES.-You were Principal Civil Medical Officer besides ? Dr. BELL.-Acting Principal Civil Medical Officer.
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