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The department suffered a serious loss by the sudden death
on duty of Mr. E. Wilkins, deputy chief public health inspector.
At the end of the year Mr. P. F. Hall, foreman disinfector and
mortuary keeper, retired after 31 years service.
Read in conjunction with the Report itself this brief introduction
and review of the year's work, seeks to make-clear that while the
pattern of the public health services may remain basically the same
from year to year, the necessity to apply new legislation and meet
new problems forms a constant challenge and absorbing interest to
Committee. Members and their officers.
In conclusion I wish to express gratitude to my many colleagues
technical and clerical, in the Corporation and area health services, for
their expert advice and co-operation so willingly given. To the
Members of the Council and Chairmen of Committees under whom I
have served, I am no less grateful for their understanding and
encouragement.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
G. HAMILTON HOGBEN,
Medical Officer of Health.
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