Newton Abbot: Election of Medical Officer under the Health of Towns Act: The joint committees of the Wolborough and Dawlish Local Boards and the Newton Abbot Union Rural Sanitary Authority met on Tuesday to examine the testimonials of the 49 applicants for the situation, the salary of which is to be £400 per annum. After several hours’ employment in the interesting matter the number to be recommended for election was reduced to three, namely Dr. Armstrong, of Harrowgate, Dr. Blyth, of Worcester and Dr. Sandford of London. … … the election took place on Wednesday afternoon at the BoardRoom of the Union House when the following members of the Sanitary Committee were present: T. Wills, Esq. (chairman) … (includes) … Pinsent … (Dr. Armstrong appointed).
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