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It is with much pleasure that I take this chance of paying
tribute to Mr. H.J. Eldridge, the Chief Public Health Inspector,
in this year's Annual Report, which is to be the last for the
Borough of Surbiton, having regard to the advent of the new Royal
Borough of Kingston upon Thames on the 1st April, 1965.
Although this report concerns the year 1964, it will be
published after the 1st April, 1965. Mr. Eldridge decided not to
continue in his profession with the new Borough, and after serving
the Council for over thirty years resolved to retire.
His enthusiasm, devotion to his work, and his ever ready
assistance to myself, the general public and his colleagues will
always be appreciated, and I take this opportunity to express my
great appreciation for the invaluable help given by him to all
members of the department.
Also, Mr. E.C. Reeve, who retired on the 5th July, 1963, and
was re-engaged in a temporary capacity, finally made his departure
from his long association with local government and I acknowledge
with thanks the way he constantly carried out his duties.
I am pleased again to record my thanks to the Chairman and
Vice-Chairman and Members of the Public Health Committee, for
their support and encouragement throughout the year, and to
Mr. Eldridge, Chief Public Health Inspector, and his Inspectors,
Mr. Elms and the clerical staff, and to Dr. Kinstrie, the Deputy
Medical Officer of Health.
I have the honour to be, Mr. Mayor,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J.W. STARKEY
Medical Officer of Health.
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