Our observations as shall be endured on Hong Kong with such. Inspections proper;
Secondly, I find that in 1850 we were formally seated to the endowment you may Colonies - copies of a report on the Safety of Water to this "you may remember, though Metropolis - an access; interesting document, Not very useful to the Chronicle] Together with reports on Quarantine von Chal
There being the facts I could now submit to you whether the Miscellaneous dept should not prepare some appropriate circular to all Colonies, as useful circular to the Government suggested by the President of the B. of Health. As regards Hong Kong we might at once send a copy of the report, Letter from ateit napel hints maybe obtained.
As regards the establishment of a Health Officer I should say it would be a not desirable appointment at any cost.
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Mr Merinte. I was desirous of ascertaining what steps had been taken by this Office in consequence of the Suggestion of the President in the P.S. of this Letter I also wish to know what has been done to promote Sanitary measures there, & the enquiry has taken longer than this Office expected itself very little on the subject.
First in the first place The removal of Nuisance Vid. C. 123 — has never been specifically sent to Hong Kong to other Colonies - now attention of the Government Crown Colonies been in consequence directed to its salutary provisions then.
Wherefore I should suggest the 11 and 12. This seems to me a very well letter. It is of little use to consult the Board of Health in these matters if they have nothing to tell us, but what we very well know ourselves.
I don't think anything is to be attained by sending it out to the colony. Out? Think Firth ohmed a 161d; that the Gov & Health cannot help noticing the unsatisfactory state of sanitary practice disclosed in the letter of the Colonial Surgeon.
That he hopes immediate attention will be directed to the subject, we The most important for the will bring H. K. under consideration. Rather considering the Honourable state of the revenue, to think that the colony might either pay for The services of an Engineer specially sent out to report when wish & suggest alteration (which is what the Br of Health advise) or might permanent health officer.
We have this question to the prima & will do his best to assist him in decision be Medical may carry out whatever suggestion of the Colonial Surgeon.
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