The fifty-sixth annual report of the Murray Royal Asylum Perth / [James Murray's Royal Asylum for Lunatics].

  • James Murray's Royal Asylum for Lunatics
Date:
1883
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Credit: The fifty-sixth annual report of the Murray Royal Asylum Perth / [James Murray's Royal Asylum for Lunatics]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    given to them. Ten gentlemen and fourteen ladies go about the grounds on parole, and six gentlemen and three ladies walk beyond the grounds on the same condition. The patients were found in a very satisfactory state in every part of the Establishment. There was an absence of any signs of discontent, and tranquillity prevailed throughout. Improvements of various kinds continue to be made in many directions in the arrangements and furnishings of the building. The improvements in the back galleries, which have been for some time in progress, have now been completed, and have added greatly to the comfort, as well as to the healthiness, of that section of the Institution. Similar advantages may be expected from the introduction of improved water-closets into the south block, the erection of shoe-rooms, and the painting of some of the floors. It is observed with approval that another of the galleries is now kept unlocked, and it is believed that, except when it may be necessary temporarily, on account of some special circumstances, it will soon be found practicable to keep all the galleries unlocked. It is proposed to use the cottage at the back of the Asylum for the accommodation of gentle¬ men who will appreciate the greater freedom which can be given to them there. A desirable addition to the accommodation is the provision of a small mortuary, which has been suitably fitted up. Great attention continues to be given to the occupation of the patients. Their amusements are not neglected; indeed, they appear to be very successfully provided for ; but successful
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