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and enlightening programme of health education. It may be said
that most of our citizens are quite capable of knowing what to
do and that in fact, they require the minimum of guidance. On
the other hand, it must equally be realised that, for one reason
or another, mistakes are made and errors committed Too often
these mistakes or errors are not deliberate, or even accidental.
They stem from lack of true knowledge, from the inherent apathy
which has always beset the human race until something goes wrong,
I make no apology for once again stressing this point If we were
to neglect health education either because the cost was considered
exorbitant or because it was not thought to be worth the trouble
the effects might not be immediately seen,but without the slightest
doubt they would, in time be felt
I would take this opportunity of thanking the Public Health
Committee and the Borough Council for their continued support and
encouragement without which our programme of health education
could never have been carried out I am satisfied that we are
working along the right lines, although I am still not convinced
that we have fully explored all available avenues We will continue
our policy of exploration until we can be reasonably sure
that the public is fully informed on matters concerning health
and well being the two terms are not necessarily synonymous ■
that no section of the community has been overlooked
I have already thanked the Aldermen and Councillors of the
Borough Council, including most especially the members of the
Public Health Committee for their continued support and encouragement.
I would be failing in my duty if I did not do so once
again Nothing is more important in the life of a Medical Officer
of Health: his efforts can be made or marred by the help which
he receives from his Council and Public Health Committee
I would again express my very sincere thanks to the staff
of the Public Health Department for their continued loyalty and
devotion to duty In this connection, I would make particular
reference to the able assistance rendered by Mr W. McCauley
Chief Sanitary Inspector and by Mr W. T. Gloster Chief Clerk
in the Public Health Department, I would also thank my deputy.,
Dr Campbell, for her unfailing loyalty and assistance at all
times I have particularly mentioned Dr Campbell, Mr McCauley
and Mr Gloster but my thanks are due to all members of the
staff,, a staff which can be regarded as a team in the truest
sense of the word
I am Mr Mayor Ladies and Gentlemen
Your obedient servant
W C HARVEY,
Medical Officer of Health