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During the year the Council considered reports on
scabies and the head and body louse, and made arrangements
for the full use of the Disinfecting Station.
The work of the Sanitary section of the department
has also been increased with new types of responsibility
in view of the changing conditions of the war and mode
of living.
The water supply despite temporary dislocations due
to war damage in the early part of the year has been
maintained and a pure and wholesome water has been
available continously.
The collection of house refuse fell very much in
arrear due to the shortage of labour, but with the institution
of the system of street bins for twice weekly collection
of waste food for pig feeding, the household
dustbin despite the fact that it has not been emptied for
periods up to three weeks should no longer be a source
of nuisance even without its lid.
I have to record my indebtedness to the Council,
other departments, and every member of the Health
Department for the full assistance which they gave me
throughout a very busy year.
GEO. F. BEAMLEY, M.D., Ch.B., D.P.H.,
Medical Officer of Health.
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