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relation to certain cases of Pneumonia, Malaria and
Dysentery.
6.—New Bye-laws (v. p. 15).
(e) Other Administrative Measures:—
1.—Mosquito Control:—Early in 1927, a meeting of
representatives of the different Local Authorities
in the County of Surrey was held under the auspices
of the Surrey County Council to discuss measures
to be taken for the control of the mosquito pest.
In this matter the Wimbledon Borough Council
has always taken an active and leading interest,
but no measures were arranged for conjoint action.
2.—Isolation Hospital:—Admission of overflow cases
from Caterham Military Hospital was arranged
during the outbreak of Diphtheria.
3.—Examination of Employees:— During the year 1927,
152 employees were medically examined by the
Medical Officer of Health.
Natural and Social Conditions of the Area.
Area (acres) 3,173
Population (Census, 1921) 61,700
Population (Estimated, 1927, R.G.) 58,150
Number of inhabited houses:—
1921 11,926
Number of families or separate occupiers:—
1921 13,998
Rateable Value:—£517,639.
Sum represented by a penny rate:—£2,070.
Social Conditions:—v. Annual Report, 1025.