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There were several changes in the staff during the year, some of which have been
explained in previous portions of this report.
Mr. E. G. Wilsher was transferred from the Town Clerk's Department to the
Public Health Department, in February, to fill the newly crcated post of Administrative
Assistant and Chief Clerk.
Mr. H. L. Davies, l.d.s. r.c.s. (Eng.), was appointed Dental Surgeon to the
Municipal Dental Hospital. This whole time appointment, as has been explained,
was made when the sessions at the hospital were increased in June to eleven per
week.
Mr. T. A. Diss was appointed to the post of Dental Mechanic at the Dental
Hospital. This appointment was rendered necessary to deal with the additional
work consequent upon increasing the number of sessions. Mr. Diss commenced
duty on 6th May.
Mr. G. C. E. Gibbs, who, while he was a member of the clerical staff of the Department,
passed the examination qualifying him to hold the post, was appointed a
Sanitary Inspector. He commenced his duties in March.
Mrs. D. Bales was appointed Health Visitor and commenced duty in September;
District No. 3, Miss Barnes' old district, was the one assigned to her.
The following officers left the Department and the good wishes of their colleagues
go with them:—
Mr. E. T. D. Jordan, Rat Officer, retired during March, on reaching the age
of 65 years. Mr. Jordan had had 32 years' service with this Council.
Miss Barnes, who had held the post of Health Visitor for nine years, resigned
at the end of September.
The following temporary staff were engaged during the year:—
Two Nurses to carry out scheme for the control of measles.
Temporary Clerk to fill the vacancy caused by promotion of Mr. W. Job
to position vacated by Mr. Gibbs.
Temporary Clerk to deal with work in connection with smallpox.
Mr. Scott, Clerk in the Maternity and Child Welfare Department, was
transferred during May to the Electricity Department. This vacancy
was filled a month later by the transference of Mr. W. Wilson from
the Libraries Department.
ACTS AND REGULATIONS WHICH BECAME
OPERATIVE DURING 1929.
ACTS.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
REGULATIONS.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Beef) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Malt, Flour and Malt Extract) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading) (Potatoes) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Broccoli) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Tomatoes and Cucumbers)
Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Apples and Pears) Regulations,
1929.