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2. The provision of clerical assistance in the Sanitary Department.
This duty, which is now thrown upon the Sanitary Inspectors,
interferes greatly with the discharge of their proper duties ;
the work in this respect, even during the past two years has
doubled itself, and every year brings additional labour in
keeping fresh books and making returns.
3. The necessity for taking steps to extend the provisions of the
Infectious Disease Notification Act to the Woolwich Garrison.
Conclusion.
In conclusion I would again acknowledge the kindness and
consideration I have received from your Hoard and particularly from the
Public Health Committee, to the chairman and members of which I beg
to tender my thanks.
The inspectors have continued to discharge their duties satisfactorily.
Inspector Mackie, at much personal inconvenience, has rendered
valuable aid in the ever increasing clerical work of the department.
It is satisfactory to note year by year the improvements which are
taking place in the conditions under which the people of Woolwich live,
improvements which must effect results of a far reaching nature and
which in the improved death rate, and in other directions, have already
been productive of marked results.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R. SMITH,
M.D., D.St., F.R.S., Ed.,
Medical Officer of Health, and
Public Analyst for Woolwich.