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CONCLUSION.
Again it is my pleasant duty to be able to place on record the
expression of my thanks to Captain Miller and Messrs. Gray and
Forsyth, and the very able and industrious Sanitary Staff under
them, for the unflagging energy with which they have at all times
carried out their duties in supervising and safeguarding the interests
of the Public Health. In this particular matter I wish to draw
attention to the figures relating to Diphtheria, which conclusively
prove the value of the unremitting labours of Captain Miller's
department.
Speaking generally, the past has been a very healthy year;
but, bearing in mind the maxim "Forewarned is forearmed," we
can best ward off outbreaks of disease, that must inevitably occur,
by minute attention to details to which, wherever I have considered
it my duty to do so, I have drawn attention.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. F PESKETT,
Medical Officer of Health.
Leyton, March, 1906.