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Staff.—Mr. S. G. Bennett, third division clerk, obtained the qualifications
of a sanitary inspector, which achievement the Council recognised by
granting him promotion.
Dr. Braxton Hicks, bacteriologist, part-time, resigned his office at
Westminster Hospital, and Dr. R. J. V. Pulvertaft, his successor at the
Hospital, became responsible for bacteriological work carried out at the
Hospital on behalf of the City Council.
Mr. W. H. Turner, part-time dental surgeon, resigned, and Mr. Stewart
Tait, L.D.S., who had been acting in the former's absence, was appointed
in his place. Dr. F. J. Gordon, anaesthetist at the dental clinic, was
likewise appointed to succeed Dr. Scott, who resigned.
Mr. Albert Wheal and Mrs. Wheal, superintendent of disinfection and
female attendant at the disinfecting station respectively, retired on the
31st December, the former having reached the age limit. Mr. Wheal was
a man of remarkable ability, and his experience of everything relating to
the practice of disinfection was unrivalled. He had a unique facility in
dealing with difficulties and his services will long be remembered with
grateful appreciation. Both can look back on a long record of excellent
and devoted service. On Mr. Wheal's retirement some re-arrangement
of duties at the disinfecting station was initiated. It is intended that a
vacancy occurring among the disinfecting staff shall be filled by one who
can devote part of his time to duties under the Rats and Mice Destruction
Act. Complaints of rat infestation are numerous, and it is felt that skilled
advice and assistance by one who can devote a good deal of time to the
problem may be welcomed by occupiers.
In conclusion, let me offer my sincere thanks to the Mayor and members
of the Council, in particular to the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen and
members of committees dealing with health matters for their never-failing
courtesy and consideration. Likewise my gratitude is due to the staff
of my department for the manner in which they have carried out their
duties throughout the year.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
Andrew J. Shinnie.
June, 1932.