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The Infantile Mortality rate has fallen from 147 in 1901 to 115
for 1902, and the Infectious Sickness rate, or the proportion of
persons suffering from Infectious disease to 1,000 of the population,
was 10.68 compared with 11.2 for the preceding ten years.
During the year Mr. Brown, one of the Sanitary Inspectors, resigned,
and his place was filled by the appointment of Mr. Pointon. In
January the Sanitary Committee resolved that power be given to the
Chairman, Medical Officer and Mr. West to engage temporarily an
additional Assistant Sanitary Inspector should it become necessary
through the prevalence of Small Pox.
This was not done, and in consequence an extra amount of work was
thrown on Mr. West and those under him, and I cannot speak too
highly of the efficient and satisfactory manner in which the work was
performed, nor of the uncomplaining spirit in which the extra work was
undertaken and extra time put in.
I respectfully suggest that these extra labours deserve some special
recognition, similar service having been recognised by neighbouring
authorities.
Most cordial relations have existed between myself and the various
officials under your control, and to Mr. Holmes, Mr. Morley, and Mr.
Berry I am indebted for much of the details in this report. To Mr.
Jones, of the School Board, and those gentlemen I return my thanks.
Complete details of the work done throughout the year will be found
in the body of the Report. Dr. Cameron's report on the work at the
Sanatorium will be found on page 32 and the report of Mr. West is
appended.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. J. CLARKE.