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Plans for the proposed Observation Wards to be erected in the
grounds of No. 1, Wellington Road have been approved, and estimates
as to the cost of furnishing and maintenance have been submitted to the
Ministry of Health. Estimates for the building are now being obtained
by the Borough Surveyor.
The Council has resolved that on and after 1st January, 1926, all
milk supplied to mothers and children under Circular 185 shall be Grade
"A" (Tuberculin Tested).
Electrolytic Disinfectant Depot.—The old wooden structure has been
demolished and replaced by a more extensive solid building, and additional
plant installed.
Staff.—No change has taken place in the personnel of the Staff during
the year. Miss E. A. Sheppard was appointed temporarily as Nurse-inCharge
of the Artificial Sunlight Clinic. Mr. C. A. Grabham and Mr.
H. A. Pearce, who were originally appointed as "Housing" Inspectors,
were appointed as "Meat and Food" Inspectors, and relieved the District
Sanitary Inspectors of all duties relating to the Sale of Food and Drugs
Acts, meats and foods, with the exception of those duties they are bound
by statute to carry out.
Special Reports.—During the year I have issued the following special
reports :—
1. "Salt and Bread—Lack of Iodine."
2. "Practical Artificial Light Treatment—Quantity and
Quality of Ultra-Violet Rays."
3. "A Simple Portable Photometer for Gauging Intensity of
Ultra-Violet Rays"—"U-V. Scope."
4. "Twenty Years' Working of the Electrolytic Disinfecting
Plant of Poplar."
Public Analyst.—The Public Analyst's Report in connection with
the Sale of Foods and Drugs Acts, etc., is given in full.