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Transfers:- Dr. T. W. Ware, Medical Officer, was transferred to Second Health Officer of Fort and Inspector of Emigrants on 21st September.
Dr. R. S. Begbie, Health Officer, was transferred as Assistant Bacteriologist on 3rd March.
Resignation:- Dr. A. R. S. D. McElney resigned on 31st March.
Dr. D. Laing resigned on the 6th September.
Retirement--Miss E. Johnston, Peak Hospital Matron, retired on 1st September.
Death-I regret to have to record the death of Mr. E. R. Dovey, Government Analyst, who died on the 9th June.
LIST OF ORDINANCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH ENACTED DURING THE YEAR.
48. The Ordinances affecting the public health which were enacted during the year were:-
(i) The Births and Deaths Registration Amendment Ordinance.
(ii) The Vaccination Amendment Ordinance.
(iii) The Public Health and Buildings Amendment Ordinance.
(iv) The Nurses Registration Amendment Ordinance.
49. EXPENDITURE FOR 1931 AND 1932 COMPARED.
PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS including officers of the Senior Clerical & Accounting Staff and Junior Clerical Service attached to the Medical Department 1932 1931 $941,117.07 $985,606.10 OTHER CHARGES. A.-Staff. Conveyance and Motor Allowances Transport 12,388.001,073.08 11,986.63
527.00 Rent of Premises for Dispensaries, Infant Welfare Centre, Garage, and V. D. Centre (Kowloon). 2,616.00 1,344.00