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services of the rodent officer as low as reasonably possible.
In most cases a merely nominal charge is made and in
some it is excused altogether. A few there are who will
not co-operate initially but it is seldom, with tact, that this
attitude lasts long.
Advice is given free, and often no more is required
with the exception of following up at a later date to record
results.
During the year sewer treatment was carried out in
one part of the Borough. The results varied somewhat
but did not seem to me to justify further expenditure of
time unless the opportunity arises when other work slackens
off.
MISCELLANEOUS.
I would like to refer to the loss the department has
sustained by the death of Mr. Elliott. He was a faithful
servant of the Council for 36 years, and ever since I was
appointed 25 years ago he was a loyal colleague and a
constant friend.
I feel that the Council will realise that the foregoing
represents only a brief summary and by no means the
whole activities of the Sanitary Department. An exceptional
year of Civil Defence activities claimed a considerable
amount of time but this was not allowed to interfere
with essential health duties although it did, nevertheless,
make them more difficult to perform efficiently.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY TUNBRIDGE,
Sanitary Inspector.