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Inspection of these premises was made by the Sanitary Inspectors
who took a complete inventory of the furniture and articles affected.
Arrangements were made for the larger articles of furniture and bedding
to be dried and cleaned in the Disinfecting Station. With the valuable
assistance of the W.V.S. and R.B.C.S., clean bedding and blankets
were provided.
The Department co-operated with the Mayor, the War Damage
Commission, and the owners of the damaged properties, in examining
claims for the replacement of damaged furniture and for the repair of
damaged houses, and schedules were prepared by the staff of the
losses of foodstuffs sustained by individual shopkeepers and of the
damage occurring to foodstuffs lying at the wharves, including large
quantities of figs, dates, rice, flour and dried egg.
Soap and soda were issued from the Department's stock to
those householders whose homes were affected by the flooding.
Whilst the flooding was not so severe as that which occurred
in 1928, it was nevertheless necessary to utilise the resources of the
Department to the utmost. The means adopted to meet the emergency proved efficient and satisfactory.
Proposed new legislation will, if enacted, add considerably
to the duties and responsibilities of the Department, and much thought
is now being given to the most effective means of absorbing the additional
work involved.
In conclusion, I am glad of this opportunity of expressing my
indebtedness to the Mayor and the Members of the Public Health
Committee, and also Members of other Committees of the Council
for their active interest in all matters concerned with the welfare of
the Department.
I desire also to thank members of the staff for their co-operation
and loyal assistance.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. M. CONNAN.