Series G: Public Health Records. — 1921-1947. — 5.5 cm of textual records.

Series contains records documenting the methods by which the Provincial Department of Public Health and the Town of Wedgeport worked together to ensure the public health of the Town.

Series is arranged into three sub-series including:

  • General Public Health Files
  • Weekly Reports from the Department of Public Health
  • Sewage Disposal Systems, Water Systems and related material

Notes:
Title based on subject of the records contained in this series.

Sub-series 1: General Public Health Files. — 1921-1945. — 2 cm of textual records.

Sub-series contains correspondence from the Department of Public Health concerning public health nurses and county health clinics and vaccinations; expense statements for the public health nurse; correspondence from the Canadian Red Cross Society regarding dental and medical clinics; correspondence regarding the necessity of a public health nurse in the Town of Wedgeport; and a receipt for travel expenses for conveying a patient to the county jail (warrant issued by the Health Officer).

Notes:
Title based on contents of sub-series.

Sub-series 2: Weekly Reports from the Department of Public Health. — 1929, 1939-1947. — 3 cm of textual records.

Sub-series contains reports from the Provincial Health Officer, received by the Town, documenting cases of communicable diseases reported throughout the province.

Notes:
Title based on contents of sub-series.

Sub-series 3: Sewage Disposal Systems, Water Systems and related material. — 1921, 1929, 1947. — 0.5 cm of textual records.

Sub-series contains correspondence from private individuals and contractors concerning water and sewer systems and their maintenance in the Town of Wedgeport.

Notes:
Title based on contents of sub-series.