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Difficulties there certainly will be, but none that are insurmountable
by understanding and goodwill.
In subsequent pages of this report I have endeavoured to
outline the foundations of a health service already laid under the
permissive legislation of the past. That much has been achieved by
the foresight of the Town Council is reflected in the fact that in this
last year of the Council's autonomy in health matters, the lowest
infantile mortality rate is recorded, namely 27, as compared with 41
for the whole country.
To the Chairman and members of the various committees
associated with the personal health services which will cease to
function in the coming year, I can only say how proud your staff
has been to be associated with you in the work that you have carried
out for so many years. To my colleagues in the Health Department
and to the Chief Officers of the Corporation, I wish to offer my
sincere thanks for their willing and valued co-operation.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
G. Hamilton Hogben,
Medical Officer of Health.