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certain diseases (e.g. tuberculosis) is
efficient pasteurisation or, in its absence,
the boiling of milk.
CONCLUSION.
The efficiency of a Health Department
cannot be gauged by figures alone; but it
must be particularly gratifying to the Council
to have proof of the acceptance by the public
of their still expanding health services.
The war has fostered a mutual understanding
greater than ever between those interested in
health and social welfare. The Public Health
Department has had added duties and responsibilities
since the war commenced with regard
to the health and morale of the community.
The staff are keenly appreciative of their
opportunity.
Again it is a very pleasant duty to record
the assistance and co-operative attitude of
the Voluntary Workers in the clinic services.
May I respectfully thank the Council for
their ready understanding of the endeavour of
the members of the Department to administer
the Council's services to the best of their
ability.
I have the honour to be, Mr. Mayor,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A.G. MORISON,
Medical Officer of Health.
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