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Estates has proceeded smoothly, and the only heavy
expenditure was in the replacement of defective
stoves and renewals of hot water services generally.
Eight men are continuously engaged on the
decoration of the houses, and the Estates generally
are in a much better condition than they have been
for some years.
In September, Borough status was conferred
upon the district and the number of Councillors
was increased to thirty-six. To many new Members
the work of the Sanitary Inspectors may not
be well known, and I hope they will visit the offices
and acquaint themselves with the varied and interesting
activities of the Public Health Service, and
also bring to my notice any matters they think need
attention.
The volume of work throughout the year has
been exceedingly heavy, and all members of the
staff have been called upon to surrender much of
their leisure time. This they have done willingly,
and I am pleased to record my appreciation of their
assistance which is always so conscientiously given.
To the Medical Officer of Health and the
officials engaged in other Departments I am grateful
for their ready co-operation.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
GEOFFREY McCLELLAND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.