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ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS 



SECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND KINDRED SCIENCES. 



Abstract of the work of the Section for the year 1916, 

 the second year of its existence. 



Contrary to expectations, the Section of Public Health 

 and Kindred Sciences has had a fairly successful year. The 

 meetings were well attended, and papers of considerable 

 value were read and discussed. The discussions in every 

 case brought forward much additional information of value. 



During the year, meetings were held and papers read, 

 as follows: — 



13th June, 1916, Papers Read and Discussed. 



1. "Some Hints on the Construction of Healthy Dwell- 

 ings," by J. Nangle, p.r.a.s., Superintendent of Technical 

 Education, N.S. Wales. 



2. "The Effect of Holding the Breath on the Composition 

 of Alveolar Air," by H.S.Halcrow Wardlaw, d.Sc, Sydney 

 University. 



3. "Some Notes on the Deterioration of Condensed 

 Milks," by T. Cooksey, Ph.D., b.sc, f.i.c., Government Analyst. 



11th July. 1916, Paper Read and Discussed. 



"Light and Air in Dwellings and Factories," by John L. 

 Bruce, Department of Sanitation, Technical College, 

 Sydney. 



