advent of Dr Ayres, and this has contributed in no small degree to the foregoing satisfactory results.
If therefore upon investigation it be found that the Lock Hospital, so very much larger than actually required, and that there is no future risk of contagious disease spreading, I would recommend the utilisation of the building for the Colonial Hospital, and the transfer of the Contagious Disease patients to some smaller and much less pretentious establishment.
I am informed by Dr Ayres that with some additions the Lock Hospital will suit admirably for a general Hospital. The additions suggested consist of two lateral extensions of the upper story shown in red in the tracing attached, and suitable quarters for the Resident Surgeon. Changes will also have to be made in the present arrangement of Kitchens, out-Offices, attendants quarters and Dead House; to form a site for the latter it will be necessary to purchase a small and inexpensive strip of ground adjoining.
If these suggestions are carried out the most appropriate site for a new Lock Hospital with 55 beds would be close by on the ground where...
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