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Judged by these rates the expenditure involved in the prevention ot
dangerous infectious diseases is justified.
The Epidemic of Small Pox came to an end in 1902, and 2 cases
only were notified in the year under review.
The Report of the work dene by the Sanitary Inspectors under
Mr. W. W. West, which is appended to this Report, shows the large
amount of useful and necessaiy work done in his Department, and in
my opinion is a very satisfactory record, and a proof of the capacity
and conscientiousness of your officers.
The large amount of clerical work entailed in carrying on the
sanitary administration of such a large District was well and ably carried
out by Mr. Partridge, but the accommodation provided for carrying out
the most important work under your Council is neither suitable nor
adequate.
My work has been made easy and pleasant by the ever-ready willingness
to help and sympathy shown by the heads of the other Departments
under your control, and I wish to thank those gentlemen for
much of the details in this Report.
From the Sanitary Committee I have received encouragement and
support throughout the year in every proposal made by me for the
carrying on of the work entrusted to my care, and to the Chairman and
Members I beg to tender my thanks.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. J. CLARKE.