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River Pollution
The improvement in the River water noted last year has continued and,for
the first time, eels have been noted. It is believed that the last time they
were seen in the River was over 30 years ago."
Public Analyst
Mr. H. A. Parkes, Public Analyst to the Council, retired on 31.12.62, after
being associated with the Department since 1936. I would like to take this
opportunity of thanking him for his help, assistance and co-operation, and to
wish him a long and happy retirement.
I would like to express my thanks to Members of the Council and, in
particular, to the Chairman and Members of the Public Health Committee, for
their help and encouragement.
My thanks are also due to the other Chief Officers and their staffs
for their assistance and co-operation at all times, and to my own staff for
their loyal and ready support.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. C. TURNER,
Medical Officer of Health.
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