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The general increase in the work of the Department, both normal and
that occasioned by the presence of Smallpox, has necessitated the appointment
of additional staff during the year.
Public Health.—Mr. C. S. Westbrook commenced duty as Temporary
Sanitary Inspector on the nth March. His appointment was made
permanent during the latter part of the year, consequent upon the reorganisation
due to the impending retirement of Mr. Field early in 1930.
Mr. F. Petts commenced duty as additional clerk on the 2nd April.
Mr. J. T. Donovan, temporary clerk for infectious diseases, and relief
caretaker, commenced duty on the 14th January. This appointment was
occasioned by the additional work on account of Smallpox, also owing
to the fact that the Caretaker of the Public Health Office was working
seven days a week.
Mr. S. B. Leader was appointed additional clerk during the latter
part of the year, and commenced duty early in 1930.
In addition the following changes in the personnel of the Department
have taken place during the year.
Mr. E. W. Garrett commenced duty as clerk on the 19th August, vice
Mr. Evans transferred to Finance Department.
Mr. J. Tyler (Caretaker, Tuberculosis Dispensary) retired in
September and was succeeded by Mr. W. J. Parker.
Maternity and. Child Welfare (Observation Wards).—Miss J. Boone was
promoted from Staff Nurse to Sister in September, vice Miss L. Green,
resigned.
Miss S. C. Boyle and Miss K. Goodwin commenced duties as Staff
Nurses in September and October respectively, vice Miss Boone and a
temporary Staff Nurse.
Owing to the limited scope it offers some little difficulty has been
experienced in keeping the Wards adequately staffed, and on one or two
occasions nurses have been engaged who could only be here a limited time.