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The Clerk to Boabd, Waipori Eoad District, to the Chaibman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sib, — Maungatua, 18th January, 1875. In reply to your letter of 15th November, 1874, re sanitary condition of Waipori Eoad District, I have been requested by the Chairman of the Board to state that at present there is no disease of any kind prevalent in the district. Measles made their appearance some time ago, but have entirely disappeared. The district in every other respect is perfectly healthy. I have, &c, James Sim, Clerk to Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Chaibman, Pomahaka Eoad Board, Clifton, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir, — Clifton, Waiwera, Bth January, 1875. In reply to your circular letter of the 14th November last, I have to report that the sanitary condition of the Pomahaka Eoad District is highly satisfactory. With the exception of measles, from which the children of several families in the district have been suffering, I am not aware of any noticeable sickness in the district. I have, &c, Philip Oaklet, Chairman of the Pomahaka Eoad Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Chairman, Aparima Eoad Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sic, — Flint's Bush, Invercargill, 12th January, 1875. I have been directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of date 13th November, 1874, addressed to the Chairman of this Board, enclosing copy of " The Public Health Act, 1872," and requesting that a report as to the sanitary condition of the Aparima Eoad District might be furnished to the Central Board. Section 15 of said Act, referred to, provides that the report is to be in " such form" as the Central Board shall from time to time direct. Be so good as to supply me with the " form" in which the report is to be made. I have, &c, James Fullaeton, Chairman, Aparima Eoad Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Seceetary, Oreti Eoad Board, to the Pboyincial Secretary, Dunedin. Sic,— Oreti Eoad Board, 4th February, 1875. In reply to your circular requesting a report of the sanitary condition of this road district, I have the honor to state that the district is most healthful. I have, &c, D. T. Lawloe, The Provincial Secretary, Dunedin. Secretary. His Worship the Mayoe, Milton, to His Honor the Superintendent, Dunedin. Sir,— Milton, 24th February, 1875. I herewith send you our report from the Medical Inspector here; you will see it is rather favourable, and I think it is a very fair report. The nuisances he has pointed out have all been removed, so that we may say for the present, we are clean. I wish every town in the province could say the same. We are forming a fire brigade, which I think I will complete. We have now thirty fine young men, all enrolled, and captain and officers; and laws are passed and officers appointed. We are now purchasing an engine and hose. We had Captain Warne at our meeting last night, and he gave us the best of advice, so that I think we will soon have all things put to right. We will perhaps be enabled to get a water supply by-and-by, and then we will get a regular sewerage, s > that our health rate may get better. Mr. White is still getting on very well with the patterns. Tour visit did him a vast deal of good by bringing him into notice. Wo are still keeping busy in Tokomairiro. Long may it continue. Hoping this will find you well. I will look in and see you when I come to town. I am, &c, His Honor the Superintendent, Dunedin. James G-oodall. Mr. Mcßean Stewaet, Medical Officer of Health, Milton, to His Worship the Mayor, Milton. Gentlemen, — In accordance with your request, I have examined the township, and have every reason to be satisfied with the state of matters disclosed by the inspection. Certainly, in some few instances, things are not as they should be. Appended is a list of the places where nuisances exist. I would advise that steps be taken to have the evils complained of remedied without loss of time, as they must be extremely offensive to those who live in the immediate neighbour-