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It is difficult for me to point out to you by digest that the best remedy for the civilisation in their white uncleanly habits of the Chinese inhabitants of the City, but I think that by insisting more strict performance by the Police of their duty, and making that body as efficient as possible by the appointment of none but the most suitable for the service, much good might be accomplished. I must, however, leave it to you, and the local Authorities which had the duty to devise means both for the Police and for improving the sanitary condition of Victoria.
The best assistance I can render you is to obtain for you the services of a Foreman of Works from the Corps of Royal Engineers, who will be able to help the Surgeon General in plans and drawings, etc. I have also recalled the attention of the Board of Health to the application made to them in November last for a collection of documents on sanitary reform as might be serviceable to you.
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