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and damage to property has necessitated the admission of more
sufferers to sanatorium, and the number of beds has proved insufficient
to meet requirements without a period of waiting. Unfortunately,
hospitals to which seriously ill patients were formerly sent, have not
been available to us, and plans for increasing accommodation
temporarily could not be proceeded with owing to building
restrictions.
The war-time nurseries provide for the care and instruction of
the children whilst the mothers are engaged in war work. Attendances
have been maintained and all the places continuously filled.
It is with deep regret that I record the death of Dr. F. E. Bendix,
who was for many years Deputy Medical Officer of Health and Senior
Assistant School Medical Officer. His loss is mourned by a wide
circle of friends and patients.
I am grateful to the Chairman, Alderman Mrs. A. Taylor, J. P.,
and members of the Public Health Committee, and to Chairmen
and members of other Committees with which I am associated, for
their interest and continued support throughout the year, and to my
staff and colleagues who have contributed so much to the maintenance
of the Public Health, School Medical, Hospital and Casualty Services.
I have the honour to be, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Malcolm Barker,
Medical Officer of Health
and School Medical Officer.