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The number of cases of infectious diseases (excluding
tuberculosis) were very much lower than in
the preceding year, and compare very favourably with
that for the Metropolis.
With the outbreak of war it was expected that an
increased prevalence of disease would follow. Fortunately
this has not been the case, and the general
health of the population has remained quite good up to
the present.
The White City, which was taken over by the
Territorial Association soon after the outbreak of war
and used for the purpose of housing troops, was partly
taken over by the Royal Naval Air Service.
The large building known as the Machinery Hall
has been taken over by Messrs. Waring and Gillows
for the purpose of making tents, tarpaulins, &c. This
factory has been kept under constant supervision.
Olympia, which was taken over by the Military
Authorities and used as an internment camp, is now
being used for the purposes of a store by the Army
Ordnance Corps.
During the year your Council has received, through
the Public Health Department, many requests both
from the Naval and Military Authorities to carry out
disinfection of articles of clothing and bedding, &c.
In every instance satisfactory arrangements were made,
and disinfection carried out.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. B. HOWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.