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learnt that the Chief Clerk of the Public Health Department had
been appointed as Secretary to the newly constituted Home Safety
Committee. Home Safety is something in which the Public Health
Department must obviously be interested, very keenly interested,
Mr. Ingram's appointment means that the work of home safety can
be closely integrated with the general work of the Public Health
Department. This will undoubtedly be of benefit, and should
ensure that an important phase of modem life comes more closely
within the ambit of public health
Although this does not come strictly within the province of
my Annual Report for 1960 I feel that I should make mention here
of the very sad loss which was sustained by the death of Dr.
Malcolm Manson in June 1961.
Dr, Manson took up his duties as Medical Officer of Health
of Wood Green in 1928 and continued these duties until his retirement
in 1952. It would be a truism to say that Dr. Manson was a
first-class Medical Officer of Health, conscientious, progressive,
always willing to receive and adapt new ideas, ever watchful for
the health of the community and of the individuals who resided
or worked in Wood Green. Dr. Manson's magnificent contributions
during World War II will need no reminder from me.
Altogether, I can think of no other Medical Officer of Health
who served his district more ably for so many years.
I have already thanked the Aldermen of the Council, including
most especially the members of the Health and Cleansing Committee,
for their continued support and encouragement. I would
be failing in my duty if I did not do so once again. Nothing is
of greater importance to the work of a Medical Officer of Health
Indeed, the efforts of any Medical Officer of Health can be made
or marred by the help he receives from his Council and Health
Commi ttee.
I would again express my sincere thanks to the staff of the
Public Health Department for their continued loyalty and support.
I would make particular reference in this connection to the able
assistance rendered by Mr McCauley, Chief Public Health Inspector,
and Mr. P. V. Ingram, 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, Ingram, 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.
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