Annual report of the Medical Department / Federated Malay States.

  • Federated Malay States. Medical Department.
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[1923]
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Credit: Annual report of the Medical Department / Federated Malay States. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Supplement to the “F.M.S. Government Gazette, July 11,1924. Printed on Latex Paper. FEDERATED MALAY STATES. ANNUAL MEDICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1923. I.—ADMINISTRATION. STAFF. The total staff of the Medical Department, Federated Malay States, including all branches, on the 31st December, 1923, was 726. It was divided as follows: Hospitals Branch ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 626 Health Branch ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 48 Institute for Medical Research ... ... ... ... ... 16 Central Mental Hospital Veterinary Branch ... 14 99 2. The following were the principal changes which took place : Dr. F. E. Wood continued to act as Principal Medical Officer until 1st April, 1923, when Dr. R. Dowden returned from leave, when he resumed his appointment as Senior Medical Officer, Perak. Dr. Wellington, Senior Health Officer, returned from leave and resumed his duties on 8th February, 1923, and Dr. Cosgrave, who had been acting for him, took up his appointment as Senior Medical Officer, Selangor. During the year the following were appointed Medical Officers : Dr. B. Cross ... ..27th April, 1923 Dr. V. M. Mathews Dr. H. P. Hodge Dr. J. G. Dunlea Dr. J. E. Phillips 25th May, 1923 21st July, 1923 3rd August, 1923 3rd August, 1923 PROMOTIONS. Dr. I. P. Masters promoted Senior Medical Officer, Pahang, with effect from 3rd June, 1921. Dr. D. T. Skeen promoted Senior Medical Officer, Negri Sembilan, with effect from 6th May, 1921. Dr. A. K. Cosgrave promoted Senior Medical Officer, Selangor, with effect from 1st July, 1922. TRANSFERS. Dr. W. M. Chambers transferred to Straits Settlements Service on 21st July. 1923. Captain J. W. Hoflin transferred from the Health Branch to act as Personal Assistant to the Principal Medical Officer on 1st October, 1923. Mr. H. J. Benjafield, Chief Sanitary Inspector, transferred to the Municipality, Singapore, on 15th November, 1923. RETIREMENTS. Dr. W. S. Milne retired on pension on 18th April, 1923. Dr. A. A. Woods retired on pension on 1st June, 1923. Dr. W. J. Symes terminated his services on 15th August, 1923, on expiration of his agreement. Dr. E. R. Stone tei*minated his services on 12th April, 1923.