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working order. I shall, according to your instructions, report every
Quarter as to the working of the same.
For nine successive years I have drawn attention to the great need
of an Isolation Hospital and Dust Destructor, and it is a great satisfaction
for me to know that both will shortly be in evidence, the work
having been practically started as regards the Hospital.
I have reported fully on the Factory and Workshops Act, 1901.
This is necessary, as the Act specifies that I must do so, and forward a
Copy of my Report to the Secretary of State.
You will notice in my Tables dealing with the Vital Statistics, the
increase in the number of inhabited houses, and the rapid development
of the district.
I am pleased to state there has been a very great improvement in
the Scavenging of the district, especially with regard to the main streets
and thoroughfares. Very few complaints now reach me with regard to
the non-removal of dust-bin refuse, and on making inquiries with regard
to these complaints, I invariably find that the tenants themselves are to
blame.
I have made a systematic crusade against the habit of sweeping the
dust and refuse from houses on to the pavements and into the roadway
after 8 a.m. To my mind this is a most dangerous proceeding, for this
dust is full of micro-organisms often of a virulent character.
The work of my department has been carried out entirely to my
satisfaction during the year, and I am much indebted to Mr Kinch,
Chief Sanitary Inspector, and Mr Fraser, Assistant Sanitary Inspector,
for their valuable assistance.
In conclusion, I beg to thank the Chairman and Members of the
Council for their kind help and co-operation.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
G. A. GARRY SIMPSON.