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A number of trees were planted along the eidos of the main roads.

Work was commenced on the extension of Government Road in the direction
of the Government Hospital.

Water Control. Small tanks were constructed near a number of artesian wells
in order to enable the fire engine to draw water.

An artesian well at Budeya was re-drilled and pipes fitted to the Government
Experimental Garden.

An artesian well was sunk near the Municipal office to provide water for
sluicing the new vegetable and fruit markets and the meat and fish market.

Washing places adjoining artesian wells were improved and repaired and new
taps were put in.
A water supply was provided for the lunatic asylum.

Sewers were built from the meat and vegetable markets to the sea and from
the Mission Hospital to the Municipal Garden sewer.

The Municipal Garden sewer was made deeper and connected through to the
sea. When a regular drainage system is installed it is likely that this 6ewer will be
of use.
Bazaar Improvements. One public latrine was built on Government Road.
Thirty new Municipal dust bins were brought into use.
Street benches were increased and painted.

Four shops were built on Municipal property.

A new Municipal Garage was built in the Municipal Garden and five garages
were repaired.

Part of the bazaar was re-roofed.

Anti-Malaria Measures. Standing water and drains were sprayed with crude oil
and disinfectant.

Circulars were issued to the public regarding malaria and smallpox.

Nearly 4,000 cubic feet of stone was used for reclaiming the swamp on the
south cast edge of Manama and 34,000 cubic feet of town rubbish as filling.

Slaughter House- The building was repaired, re-roofed and painted, and an
additional room was added.

Adari Spring. On behalf of the Government the Municipality repaired the
Adari mosque and planted ornamental trees around the pool. A bridge was made
across the main channel.

Pier. A pier was built on Government Road to contain stone and juss
whioh is imported for sale and which would otherwise be landed on the road.