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contents. Neglected dust-bins very soon become most offensive and
a nuisance, generally close to the back doors of premises. If only
occupiers of premises would take a little interest in such matters and
have the dust-bins thoroughly washed out and put to dry occasionally,
a great deal of the cause of complaint would be removed.
Trade refuse (with the exception of offal or obnoxious refuse
from fishmongers, poulterers, butchers, etc.) is now collected at a
small charge, as is also garden, builders', etc., refuse, and I have
found this provision very useful in obtaining the removal of
accumulations.
The amount of refuse collected has greatly increased much more
so than the number of additional houses or increased population can
account for.
In concluding this report, I have to acknowledge, with very
many thanks, the very great help rendered me by Mr. 0. Elliott, the
assistant in the department.
Owing to the present great war, when mobilisation occurred, I
had to rely upon Mr. Elliott in a far greater measure than ever I
anticipated might be the case, and since the middle of September,
1914, when my military duties prevented me rendering but little
assistance to the work entailed in the department, Mr. Elliott has
put his every endeavour in rendering constant and devoted attention
to his work, and I am happy to say he has done so with great credit
to both the Council and himself.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Council, the
Public Health Committee, and in particular the Chairman of the
Committee, A. Woollacott, Esq., and all my brother officials of the
Council for their devoted support during the past year, and especially
so in the trying time since mobilisation occurred, and trust that this
great war may have a speedy and satisfactory termination, and that
I may be spared to resume my duties so happily discharged during
the seven years I have been in your service.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Vour obedient Servant,
HARRY HUNTER, Captain.