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(e) Other Administrative Changes:—
1.—Employment of Children Bye-laws.
Mr. Johnson, Chief Sanitary Inspector, and Mr.
Avis, Chief Assistant Sanitary Inspector, were appointed
to carry out these duties under the Education
Acts;
2.—Isolation Hospital—Admission of Measles cases from
Kingston.
In January, 1926, it was arranged that exceptional
cases of Measles should be admitted from Kingston,
subject to the necessary accommodation
being available;
3.—Special Leave.
Dr. E. M. D. Craig was granted special leave for
two months during 1926. Dr. M. Martin acted
as locum tenens for the Maternity and Child Welfare
and School work during Dr. Craig's absence;
4.—Examination of Employees.
By Resolution of Council, all sick employees or
candidates for appointments are examined when
required by the Medical Officer of Health. 150
examinations were made in the year 1925-6;
5.—Welfare Milk Charges.
v. Maternity and Child Welfare Section.
6.—Payment Scheme, School Clinics.
v. Report of School Medical Officer.
Natural and Social Conditions of the Area.
Area (acres) 3,173
Population (Census, 1921) 61,700
Population (Estimated, 1926, R.G.) 58,030
Number of inhabited houses:—
4921 11,926
Number of families or separate occupiers:—
1921 13,998
Rateable Value:—£530,217.
Sum. represented by a penny rate:—£2,185.
Social Conditions:—v. Annual Report, 1925.
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