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hospital, also, the first steps were taken towards the
establishment of a Mass Miniature Radiography Unit, by
the adaptation of Sydenham ward block as the headquarters,
and the appointment in September, of Dr. D. J.
Lawless as its Director. Dr. Jones, the Medical
Superintendent, has provided a brief historical note
on the development of Whipps Cross Hospital which serves
aptly as a form of valedictory.
The Council may therefore take pride in a year of
solid achievement, despite the difficulties of post-war shortages;
and it is to be hoped that this gives promise of still
further far-sighted progress to come.
In conclusion I would like to express my sincere thanks
for the help and support which I have received from the
Chairman and Members of all the Committees whom it
has been my privilege to serve; and my deep appreciation
of the devotion of all members of the staff to this joint
enterprise in which each plays his own essential part—the
health services of West Ham.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
F. ROY DENNISON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Municipal Health Offices,
223/5, Romford Road,
West Ham, E.7.
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