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In my tables dealing with Vital Statistics you will notice how
rapidly the district is opening out, and, with the improved methods of
locomotion, is likely to still further develop in the near future.
The works in connection with the Bacterial treatment of our
Sewage are near completion, and this instalation will be a great
saving to the ratepayers.
I beg to draw your attention once again to the need of a
Destructor Furnace for dealing with the dust-bin and other refuse of
the district.
Another matter of great importance, and which I trust will
immediately engage your attention, is the great need of sanitary
conveniences in the centre of the town.
The Sanitary Department is now on a sure footing. We have
an excellent office and meet every morning at 9-30 to go through the
work of the day, and although urgent matters are attended to at any
time, Sundays included, yet we prefer all complaints to be brought
to our department, in Mill Hill Grove, at the above specified time.
I have received valuable help from Messrs. Kinch and Fraser,
Sanitary Inspectors, Nurse Dawkins, and all others connected with
my department. I take this opportunity of thanking the Chairman
and Members of the District Council for their kind co-operation.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
G. A. GARRY SIMPSON,
Medical Officer of Health.