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the carriageways of the Borough with an impervious
surface. This practice mitigates to a very great
extent the " dust nuisance," and tends to a decrease
in the amount of slop and other detritus removed from
the roads. This is a very important point when it is
remembered that sites for shoots for road sweepings
in this neighbourhood are becoming more difficult to
obtain year by year. The flushing and ventilation
of the sewerage systems have been well maintained.
It now only remains for me to express my thanks
to the Public Health Committee and the Council and
its staff for their invariable help and support, and to
acknowledge with much pleasure the energetic way in
which the members of my department have carried
out their important duties, and given me ready assistance
at all times.
I am, Gentlemen,
,Your obedient servant,
C. A. PATTEN,
Medical Officer of Health.