422
Vaccinations:-The following were performed:-
Successful. Unsuccessful.
Total.
Primary cases....................... Re-vaccinations,
173
0
173
188
92
280
453
Radiography. The new apparatus arrived early in the year and has been a most useful addition. Fortunately Dr. LAING was already a good photographer and was able to begin work at once with it. I need scarcely mention its use in connec- tion with fractures, foreign bodies, &c., in all of which it has been most valuable.. and we have now a very fine album of skiagrams. No cases of malignant disease have as yet been treated with it but we are now so far provided in the event of any inoperable cases coming under our care. Our best thanks are due to Dr. JORDAN for helping us to put the somewhat complicated machinery together and for keeping our batteries charged.
cases.
MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
Sixty-eight cases were admitted as aganist 67 in 1902 and there were no fatal Of those in hospital 9 were wives of Government servants. 45 private paying, and 14 free. One case of twins occurred and of the births 27 were boys and 35 girls.
The whole of the hospital has been lately colourwashed and painted inside and out.
Fees:-The total fees received in the department during the year were:—
Hospital fees, Certificates,
.$35,167.62 165.00
$35,632.62
In conclusion, I desire to thank all the members of the staff who have so ably assisted me during the year, and I take this opportunity of thanking those who have kindly presented books, flowers, &c. to the patients.
I have, &c.,
J. BELL,
Superintendent