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those for previous or subsequent years, would be quite useless
as comparable records. The Ministry of Health, therefore, approved
of my aggregating the statistics for all these areas as if the extension
of the Borough took place on the 1st January, 1926.
I should like to take the opportunity of expressing my appreciation
of the valuable and consistent help rendered me by my
staff during the strenuous months of re-organisation, and particularly
by my Chief Clerk, Mr. H. Birrell, whose assiduity and
imperturbability whilst working under great pressure have been
decided assets to me. To the Borough Surveyor I cannot help
expressing my gratitude for his help, always most willingly given,
in solving many difficulties in the new areas.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,