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and is now an asset of considerable worth. The
result of this was that the site was approved, and
the engineer was set to work to produce a scheme.
This scheme was, in the end, submitted to the Local
Government Board and formed the subject of an
inquiry in November last, when there was developed
some sharp criticism and opposition to it on certain
specific grounds. After a very long wait, the Local
Government Board, without absolutely rejecting
the scheme, allowed it to be clearly understood that
it withheld its sanction in its then present condition.
The scheme is now referred back to the Engineer for
amendment, and the future is, so to speak, "in the
lap of the Gods."
The report of the Sanitary Inspector, Mr.
Nesfield, is appended to this, and I must again
mention to the Council my very high appreciation
of his painstaking and able work which is increasing
considerably year by year with the growth of the
district and the adoption of new Acts and Regulations.
Also my sincere thanks are due to all my
brother Officers for their courteous and ready
assistance at all times when required.
I am,
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
OWEN COLEMAN, M.D., D.P.H.,
Medical Officer of Health.
April 3rd, 1909.
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