The Committee regret that their efforts to induce the Governors of the Hospital to ce-operate with them have been unsuccess-
We had hoped that the expression of ¢pinion, on the part of go large a portion of the public as the subscribers represent, would have had more influence. with the management of a public stitution, but while thanking. the Governors for' having expressed sympathy with and a desire to~ further the objects we have in view, and also for the careful consideration they have given to our proposals, we regret that they have been unable to accept either of them.
Under these circumstances we have.had to frame estimates for the establishment of an institution entirely separate and distinct from the Hospital.
The greatest difficulty with which we have had to contend'has'been the' impossibility of finding a suitable site," large enough tallow for extension in the future, which would come within the limits of our funds'; the institution cannot afford to pay. 'a heavy charge for rent or interest, at any rate in the earlier'stages. As the Nursing Home and the services of the Nurses will be available for all foreigners, we thought. it advisable to ask the Municipal Council informally whether the members would be' prepared to give their support to a proposal that the Home be built upon public property with the payment of a nominal rent, there being more than one' excellent site available. The Council agreed to support such s proposal if it were brought before the Ratepayers at the approaching nicoting. If the Ratepayers agree to allow the Home to be built on their land, one of the greatest obstacles to the accomplishment of the scheme will be overeat 'The Committee have received estimates for the erection of a building, which would be constructed go as' to be capable of expansion, if that were desirable at any. future time. They. have also prepared estimates regarding the probable income and expenditure, which they believe' to be reliable, all of of which are appended. It will be seen' from them that it will be necessary to raise Tls. 25,000.00 in: order start the Home upon a.sound basis options at present collected and'promised amount to about' Tls. 20,000.00.
It is to be regretted that it is not possible class beds or for any free wards ini the first' to arrange for a larger proportion of second-instance, but'a development in that direction is advisable as soon as finds pertnit.
Estimated amount required to establish a Ni Home to contain 8 beds: in Separate rooms, and 4 beds in double
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