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equally creditable record of achievement, and at the same time
lay a substantial foundation on which to build the extensions
in public services which must take place in the immediate future.
It can only be with regret that Mr. Wood terminated his
services to the Corporation on December 31, 1928, retiring on superannuation.
As an officer of the Health Department he had served for
31 years. His services, I know, have been appreciated and he takes
into retirement the well wishes of the Council and his colleagues in
the Public Health Department and no less I feel confident that
of his colleagues in the whole of the Corporation services.
Mr. E. Winchester, too, resigned his post as chief clerk to take
up another appointment elsewhere, and these positions have been
filled.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Mrs. Jackson and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
C. LEONARD WILLIAMS,
Medical Officer of Health.