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Food Poisoning. Informtion as to twenty-seven cases was submitted to
the Department. In 1954, nineteen notifications were received. The average
for the five years 1951-1955 is slightly in excess of eighteen.
Keen attention has been given to the supervision of all food premises in
the borough, and endeavours are constantly being made to secure and maintain
satisfactory hygienic Conditions.
Jelfare of Old People. In 1950, the problem of providing elderly people
with numerous facilities so that they might, as far as possible and despite
disability or infirmity, continue to lead normal lives, was zealously
investigated, and by the end of that year, 106 people were enjoying a not
inconsiderable number of aids to their well-being. At the end of 1955 the
number had swollen to 1,087, the great majority of whom were enjoying an aver
expanding number of opportunities for maintaining social activities and
obviating the perplexities so often attendant upon advanced age without
surrendering their valued independence.
Mr. T. McLachlan, Public Analyst to the Council, examined four hundred
samples of foods and drugs during the year, and his findings and observations
are incorporated in this report.
It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge the support and encouragement
it has been my privilege to receive from Chairmen of Committees and individual
members of the Council. I am also most appreciative of the continued and
friendly co-operation given me by other Chief Officers and their staffs, whilst
the loyalty of all members of the Public Health Department has at all times
been a matter of personal satisfaction.
I am, Mr, Mayor, My- Lord, Ladies and Gentlemen,
g. H. Wer.
Medical Officer of Health.