CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7] — Page 90

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As to the Lunatic Asylum I believe that a new building would cost between $40,000 and $50,000 but other works might be considered more pressing and if the recent legislation is approved by you and turns out to be successful in preventing the introduction of imbeciles a new Asylum may not be required.

4.

The overcrowding at the Gaol has already been dealt with as far as is possible pending the construction of a Convict Prison at Stonecutters' Island. Incarceration in the Branch Prison may not have as deterrent an effect as could be desired but it is the best arrangement that could be devised to meet the necessity of the moment.

5.

The remarks of Dr. Thomson on the effect of the carbolic acid treatment of Plague patients are very interesting and encouraging.

I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant,

Amaz
Officer Administering the Government.

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C 3. 89 As to the Lunatic Asylum I believe that a new building would cost between $40,000 and $50,000 but other works might be considered more pressing and if the recent legislation is approved by you and turns out to be successful in preventing the introduction of imbeciles a new Asylum may not be required. 4. The overcrowding at the Gaol has already been dealt with as far as is possible pending the construction of a Convict Prison at Stonecutters' Island. Incarceration in the Branch Prison may not have as deterrent an effect as could be desired but it is the best arrangement that could be devised to meet the necessity of the moment. 5. The remarks of Dr. Thomson on the effect of the carbolic acid treatment of Plague patients are very interesting and encouraging. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, AmazOfficer Administering the Government. Page 90 Page 91
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urgent. C 3. 89 As to the Lunatic Asylum I believe that a new building would cost between $40,000 and $50,000 but other works might be considered more pressing and if the recent legislation is approved by you and turns out to be successful in preventing the introduction of imbeciles a new Asylum may not be required. 4. The overcrowding at the Gaol has already been dealt with as far as is possible pending the construction of a Convict Prison at Stonecutters' Island. Incarceration in the Branch Prison may not have as deterrent an effect as could be desired but it is the best arrangement that could be devised to meet the necessity of the moment. 5. The remarks of Dr. Thom son on the effect of the carbolic acid treatment of Plague patients are very interesting and encouraging. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Amaz Officer Administering the Goverment. Page 90Page 91
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urgent.

C

3.

89

As to the Lunatic Asylum I believe that

a new building would cost between $40,000 and $50,000 but

other works might be considered more pressing and if the recent

legislation is approved by you and turns out to be successful

in preventing the introduction of imbeciles a new Asylum may

not be required.

4.

The overcrowding at the Gaol has already

been dealt with as far as is possible pending the construction

of a Convict Prison at Stonecutters' Island. Incarceration in

the Branch Prison may not have as deterrent an effect as could

be desired but it is the best arrangement that could be devised

to meet the necessity of the moment.

5.

The remarks of Dr. Thom son on the effect

of the carbolic acid treatment of Plague patients are very

interesting and encouraging.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Amaz

Officer Administering the Goverment.

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