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1913. NEW ZEALAND.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS (REPORT OF CONFERENCE ON THE).

Laid on the Table of the. House of Representatives by Leave.

Department of Public Health, Hospitals, and Charitable Aid, 19th November, 1912. The Honourable the Minister of Public Health, Wellington. Sir,— I have the honour to lay before you the report of the Conference convened at your instance for the purpose of inquiring into the prevalence of tubercular diseases in the Dominion, particularly with regard to the measures considered necessary to prevent their spread. The Conference was thoroughly representative, consisting of medical men who have had special experience relating to the administrative control or treatment of tuberculosis. The Conference was fortunate in having the assistance of the Chief Veterinarian, and the President and Secretary of the Wellington Branch of the British Medical Association, the latter adequately representing the views of members of the medical profession engaged in private practice. The Conference sat on 22nd and 23rd October, and during that time carried many important resolutions, which I respectfully submit for your favourable consideration. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. H. A. VALINTINE, Chief Health Officer and Inspector-General of Hospitals.

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