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Borough of Mitcham
HEALTH REPORT FOR 1936
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of
Mitcham.
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have pleasure in submitting my annual report for the year
ended December 31, 1936.
The birth rate is slightly lower than last year, namely, 15.4
per 1000, whilst the death rate shows a rise to 9.1 per 1000. The
infant mortality rate again shows a decrease. The housing
problem has received great attention during the year, and it is
satisfactory to note that the number of persons per house is less
than the previous year, an indication of less overcrowding.
I wish to record my appreciation of the support given me by
all members of the Council, and especially those on the Public
Health and on the Maternity and Child Welfare Committees, and
also to the chief officials.
I should also like to express my appreciation of the excellent
services rendered to the Borough by Mr. C. G. Rabbetts, the late
Chief Sanitary Inspector, who retired in September. His thorough
knowledge of the district and his helpful co-operation have been of
great assistance to me in particular and to the Borough in general.
To the members of my staff I would once again express my
thanks for their loyal assistance and co-operation.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
A. T. TILL,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Town Hall,
Mitcham,