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humanity which swarmed the wharves on the arrival of the boats.

They were also most useful in arranging for the prompt transport

of ambulance cases.

The Railway Authorities did all in their power to assist

and co-operated with the Health Authorities to the fullest extent.

Thanks are due to the Military Authorities for the prompt

loan of fifty beds.

To the P.W.D. we are indebted for their prompt action in

making a rapid transfer into the old G.C.H. This involved a

great deal of work in rewiring, reconnecting water and gas

supplies, and re-equipping generally. This was all carried out

within 48 hours.

The onus of re-equipping the old Govt. Civil Hospital threw

a heavy strain on the resources of the sub-departments controlled

by the Pr. Matron, Apothecary and Steward. The respective votes

under the headings of Bedding and Linen, Medicines, Hospital

Equipment, were exceeded and Supplementary Votes had to be asked

for.

It was very helpful to the hospital staff to have the ser-

vices of the Sanitary Department whose coolies came daily to give

the floors of all the wards and verandahs a thorough cleansing

with disinfectant.

Prof. Gerrard, Head of the Medical Unit, and Dr. Ride, Prof.

of Physiology, both of the Hong Kong University, together with a

number of medical students gave valuable assistance and advice

in the treatment of the cases in hospital and in the investigation

into the causes of the various complications of the disease.

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A copy of a report from Prof. Ride is attached.

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Director of Medical Services.

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