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vii. Midwives. Through the courtesy of Dr. Menzies,
the County Medical Officer of Health, I have been able to
ascertain that 41 midwives gave notice during the year of
their intention to practise as midwives in the Borough.
viii. Chemical Work. The Public Analyst is Sir. W. R.
Smith, who carries out the laboratory work of the Council
at the Royal Institute of Public Health. Detailed results of
the analyses made will be found in Tables Nos. 37 to 40 in the
section dealing with the inspection and supervision of food.
ix. Bacteriological Examinations. These are carried out
at the Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich. In tabular form is
shewn below the number and result of the various examinations
made during the year. For comparative purposes the figures
for 1926 are also given :

x. Adoptive Acts, By-laws and Regulations relating to
Public Health in force in the District.
Adoptive Acts. The Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts,
1899-1923, have been adopted by the Council. During 1927,
the Borough Treasurer tells me, the Council made 294 advances
to purchasers of houses in accordance with the provisions
of these Acts.