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There still remains an urgent need for more persons with
sufficient spare time and the necessary sympathy and patience
for this most important work.
Seventy-six cases were referred to the Public Health
Department during the year.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT.
Compulsory Removals.
During the year one case was dealt with under Section 47,
and the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951, which
provides for the removal of persons in need of care and attention.
The person concerned was aged and living under insanitary
conditions owing to neglect and in need of proper care and
attention. She had refused assistance, and an Order was made
for her compulsory removal to hospital, but she died soon after
admission.
Burial of the Dead.
During the year the Council arranged for eighteen burials
under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, at a
total cost of £175 2s. 6d.

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