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Measles, and the death-rate from infectious diseases generally,
were also markedly less than in the preceding year. It is, moreover,
noteworthy that whereas there were more than twice as
many cases of Diphtheria as in 1893, there were less than half
as many deaths. On the whole the year's returns will maintain
the reputation for general healthiness which the District holds.
The general Sanitary work performed during the year by
the Sanitary Inspector furnishes a good record, and I am able
to testify that it is a record of work that has been most
thoroughly and conscientiously done; an important feature of
the work was the systematic house to house inspection of
several streets with bad health records—made with the result
that many menaces to health were effectually dealt with.
In compiling the Report I have been largely indebted
to the excellent records furnished by the Reports of my
predecessor, Dr. Turle, and I take this opportunity of gratefully
acknowledging the valuable assistance and information
that he was always so willing to give me when I first commenced
my duties.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY KENWOOD.
March, 1895.