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was that of August, and the lowest, January and December.
The largest amount of rainfall was registered in October,
whilst for the first half of the year, except in April, the rainfall
was less than usual. The amount of rain registered is below
the true quantity, as the guage is placed on a wall nearly 6 feet
high, instead of on the ground.
1n conclusion, 1 have to express my satisfaction with the
manner in which the whole of the present Sanitary staff have
performed their duties, and assisted me in carrying out the
sanitary work of this large district.
1 remain, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
JOHN W. TR1PE, M.D.,
Medical Officcr of Health fur the Hackney District.
Received and Ordered to be printed aud circulated
as usual.
M1CHAEL YOUNG,
Chairman.
April 25th, 1883.