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So far as I can ascertain, it is not possible, without considerable expense, to carry out the provisions of Part IV. of the Act. The district extends from the Puerua Biver to Port Molyneux and Catlin's Eiver. I would suggest that reports be called for from the several officers whose duties are defined under this part of the Act, as to how far the Act is complied with, the causes of non-compliance if any, and the remedies to be applied. I take this opportunity of recommending the establishment of a local hospital at some central spot, where various roads meet, and where patients may be attended to, thus avoiding the necessity of sending them to Dunedin. I have, &c, The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. J. Richardson. The Clerk, Blueskin Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Yotjr Honor, — . Office of the Blueskin Road Board, Bth December, 1874. In accordance with your request to furnish a report of the sanitary condition of the Blueskin Road District, I am directed to inform you that the district is throughout a very healthy one. With the exception of that epidemic (the measles) which has been and still is raging throughout the district, there is no other infectious disease, nor any noxious swamps or other nuisance so far as any officer of the Board is aware, throughout the district. I have, Ac., ' His Honor J. Macandrew, Esq., William James Bolt, Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Clerk, Blueskin Road Board. The Chairman, Tuturau Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir, — Tuturau, Mataura, 20th November, 1874. In compliance with section 15, "Public Health Act, 1872," I have to state that the general health of the district is excellent; with the exception of one case of measles, occurring some four or five weeks since, there are no epidemics of any kind. During the past winter there were several cases of rheumatic fever, but as regards contagious diseases the district has been particularly free. I have, &c, J. H. Perkins, Chairman, Tuturau Road Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Chairman, Seaside Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir, — Seasido Road District, 7th December, 1874. In compliance with the requisition which I have received from the Central Board of Health, and in conformity with clause 15 of " The Public Health Act, 1872," I have the honor to report that the sanitary condition of this district is excellent, and free from all infectious diseases except measles, which has been very prevalent throughout the district, but is now abating; and further, that this district is, from its general salubrity, becoming the resort of many convalescents. I have, &c, Thomas Haworth, Chairman of the Seaside Road Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Chairman, Matau Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir — I am directed by the Matau Road Board to inform you that the sanitary condition of the district under their jurisdiction is in a satisfactory state. At the present time, like other districts of the province, measles are prevalent, but of a mild nature. Otherwise, this locality is exempt from contagious diseases. I have, &c, GrEORGE INGLIS, Chairman, Matau Road Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The CnAiRMAN, Clinton Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir, — Waiwera, 30th November, 1874. In answer to your circular dated 13th instant, I have the honor to state that there are a few cases of measles, but so far as I am aware there is no other disease at present in the district. I have, &c, Thomas Blacklock, Chairman Clinton Road Board. The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. The Chairman, Clydevale Road Board, to the Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Sir, — Clydevale, Waiwera, 27th November, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your circular of the 14th instant, and in reply to report that there are no epidemic or contagious diseases existing in this district, and that the general health of the district is good. I have, &c, Thomas Bryderie, The Chairman, Central Board of Health, Dunedin. Chairman.