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Woolwich 1893

The fifth annual report on the health, sanitary condition, etc., etc., of the District of Woolwich for the year 1893

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In my judgment this amount of infections disease in the district
of which we know nothing is a serious menance to the health of the
inhabitants, between whom and the military there is, of course, much
inter-communication, and calls for immediate attention and remedy;
and further, it has come to my knowledge that, the Military Authorities
are without any proper means for the disinfection of infected
clothing, which fact, taken in conjunction with the large
amount of Infectious Disease present in the Garrison during the year
1893, represents a state of things which is of grave moment in the
interests of the town.
In conclusion, I have again to record my acknowledgments of the
kindness and consideration I have received from your Board, and
more particularly from that committee with whom I am the most
closely connected, to the Chairman of which, and its members, I beg
to accord my thanks.
My acknowledgments arc also due to the Clerk and the Surveyor
for very willing help on every occasion I have required their services.
Inspectors Carty, Mackie, and Woolley have continued to discharge
their duties with zeal and assiduity—Inspector Mackie, as in previous
years, has rendered very valuable service in the discharge of clerical
duties, frequently at great personal inconvenience; to him my thanks
are more particularly due.
Very many and great changes have taken place in Woolwich during
the past four years, having for their object the improvement of the
health, and the promotion of the comfort and well-being of its
inhabitants. These changes have been accomplished with singularly
little friction, and it is a matter for congratulation, I am sure, to all,
that in these respects Woolwich occupies a very foremost position
amongst the Sanitary Districts of the Metropolis.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R. SMITH,
M.D., D.Sc., F.R.S., Edin.,
Medical Officer of Health, and
Public Analyst for Woolwich.