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TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
HEALTH COMMITTEE.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to present the following report on the work of the Public
Health Department for the year 1934. The report is arranged in
the form required by the Ministry of Health.
The outstanding event of the year was the Health Week which
was held in November. Although organised by the Central Council
for Health Education, a large amount, of extra work was entailed
for the staff of the Department. It is gratifying to record the
excellent team work of the Public Health staff and also the friendly
co-operation of the Education Department and that of many others.
I would again record the unfailing consideration I have
received from you, and in particular, from your Chairman.
Mr. Cunningham has again contributed the sections dealing
with Water, Rivers and Streams, Drainage and Sewerage, and
Housing Statistics; Mr. Bell that dealing with Public Cleansing;
Mr. West that dealing with Housing and particularly with the
rehousing of Tuberculous oases, and Mr. Camp that dealing with
the Municipal Ambulance Service.
The staff of the Department have continued to work well and
many have assisted in the compilation of the report. Mr. Rose,
Chief Clerk, has worked unremittingly and loyally.
I would again particularly thank Mr. Duncan, Chief Sanitary
Inspector, for his help and for contributing those sections of the
report dealing with Sanitary Inspection of the Area, Smoke
Abatement, Special Premises, Tents, Vans and Sheds, Housing
Inspection, etc., House-to-house Inspections, Overcrowding, Inspection
and Supervision of Food, Rent Restrictions Acts, Diseases of
Animals Acts, and Factories and Workshops Acts.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
A. T. W. POWELL,
Medical Officer of Health, etc.