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1929
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For the first time since the pandemic in the early part of
this century, Small-Pox appears in our statistics as a cause of
death. These cases occurred amongst passengers of the Steamship
Tuscania.
There was only one death each from Scarlet Fever, Diptheria
and Enteric Fever, but there were five deaths from Cerebrospinal
Meningitis. Most of the latter occurred in the summer and
suspicion was directed to the swimming baths as the source of infection.
As a Departmental Committee has recently reported upon
the hygiene of swimming baths, opportunity is taken of reviewing
the question of the possible sources of pollution of swimming
pools.
The industrialisation of the northern part of the district
continues and this brings in its train certain problems. Foremost
am ng these is the housing problem. The demand for houses
exceeds the supply, as those who are employed in the factories
wish to reside as near their place of employment as possible.
The prevention of atmospheric pollution by smoke has also
become an urgent problem, and considerable time has been expended
by the Inspectors on the work of prevention. The enforcement
of the Smoke Prevention Acts requires considerable care,
tact and ability, but it appears as if more drastic measures than
moral suasion will be necessary before some of the owners appreciate
that the Council is serious in its efforts to prevent atmospheric
pollution.