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STAFF.
I append a list of the Officers at present forming the Staff of your
Worshipful Committee, and take this opportunity of making the following
comments
With regard to the Medical Staff at Gravesend, the only change that has
taken place has been the resignation of Mr. Warren, whose place has been
temporarily filled.
The medical inspection of vessels carried out by Dr. Legge at Sheerness
since the 20th July last is very satisfactory, more especially the manner in
which the duties have been performed, apart from the number of vessels
inspected.
With reference to the Office Staff, the duties of each have been performed
satisfactorily, notwithstanding a material increase in the work resulting from
the enlarged returns received from the Inspectors. The statistical matter and
graphological charts accompanying the various sections of this Report, were
specially prepared for the purpose by your Clerk, Mr. Albrow.
The inspection of food has been well carried out by your present Staff of
Food Inspectors, and I have to report that the following Inspectors have passed
the Special Examinations of the Sanitary Institute for Inspectors of Food, and
are therefore qualified to act, should occasion arise, as Food Inspectors:—
Inspector W. G. Romeril.
„ A. Garland.
„ W. G. Wetjen.
The work of sanitary inspection, as before mentioned, has resulted in
increased numbers of coastwise vessels and canal boats being inspected.
Special attention has been directed to barges with cargoes of foul and offensive
matter, though there has been considerable difficulty experienced in satisfactorily
following up these barges owing to their constant movements about
the Port and their occasional temporary withdrawal from the trade.
Hospital.
The duties of Medical Officer are at present being performed by
Mr. G. C. Hancock, assisted by a staff of three nurses, who continue to
perform their respective duties in a thoroughly satisfactory manner.
Launches.
The launches continue to do excellent work, being responsible during the
year for 12,409 visits of inspection, or 36.92 per cent. of the total number.