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The Annual Report did not assume book form until the year
1892, by which time the population of the District had increased
to 63,000 exclusive of Public Institutions.
The rapid strides made by the Population just about that
time is noteworthy. In 1881 the total was 27,068, so that in
just over ten years there was the enormous increase of over
36,000 souls. Between 1892-1906 the increase is of some 40,000,
so that the number of our population has increased at a very
steady and regular rate ever since I took up the appointment.
It is interesting to note that in 1891 the number of houses in
the District was, roughly, 11,650.
Finally, I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the
hearty co-operation of all who have worked with me in whatever
capacity, and to tender to all my thanks as I feel that to their
ready assistance any meed of success which may have attended my
efforts is largely due.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. F. PESKETT,
Medical Officer of Health.