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it will need to be constantly borne in mind that ultimately it will not be
compulsion but the form of social life which gives greatest happiness
and opportunities for the complete development of the individual members
which will attract the allegiance of the world.
Defence measures may logically require an increasing proportion
of the national resources of energy, manpower and material, but their
detailed demands must be kept under careful scrutiny to ensure their
justification. Similarly the balance between them and the creative
efforts of the State must be very carefully maintained, pruning of the
latter being only permitted if and when such action will encourage the
growth of those corporate activities which are potentially most productive.
It is customary to conclude introductions to these Reports with
thanks to all who have assisted in maintaining the Health Services of
this District during the year. This thanks I would most sincerely tender,
and particularly to the Chief Sanitary Inspector, not only for his assistance
in preparing that section of this Report which refers to the work of his
colleagues and himself, but for his able and cordial co-operation throughout
the year.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. R. EDBROOKE,
Medical Officer of Health.
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