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Administration Reports.
1921-25.
— of the Bombay Veterinary College, the
Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary
Department and the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency and
Sind, for the year,
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution No. P.-52
Bombay Castle, 25th July 1925
Memorandum from Mr. J. L. Rieu, C.S.I., I.C.S., Commissioner in Sind, No. P.—
358-X dated 19th June 1925.
Letter from Mr. E. S. Farbrother, I.V.S., Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Depart-
ment, Bombay Presidency, No. 5911 dated 29th June 1925.
Letter from Mr. K. Hewlett, O.B.E., I.V.S., Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
No. 780 dated 7th July 1925.
RESOLUTION.—Recorded.
By order of the Government of Bombay
(Transferred Departments),
H. K. KIRPALANI,
Deputy Secretary to Government.
[P. T. O.
L Rev 410
2
To
*The Commissioner in Sind,
*The Commissioners of Divisions,
* All Collectors, including the Deputy Com-
missioner, Upper Sind Frontier,
*The Director of Agriculture,
*The Principal,
Bombay
Veterinary
College,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department, Sind and Rajputana,
*With copies of
1 By letter.
No.
*The Director of Public Health,
*The Accountant General,
*The General Department,
*The Finance Department,
†The Municipal Commissioner for the City
of Bombay,
†The Secretary to the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
†The High Commissioner for India in the
United Kingdom.
the Reports.
of 1925.
Copy forwarded for information and guidance to
No. 703 of 1925.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE,
Parel, 19th June 1925.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQ., O.B.E.,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College ;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit herewith the thirty-ninth
Annual Administration Report of the Bombay Veterinary College.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
Q 5—1
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
FOR THE YEAR 1924-25.
Mr. K. Hewlett, the Principal of the College, held charge through-
out the year under report. Mr. M. H. Sowerby held charge as the
Professor of Veterinary Science upto 31st July 1924 when he
proceeded on 15 months' leave and Mr. V. R. Phadke, the second
Assistant Professor, was appointed to officiate in his place. Khan
Sahibs Dhakmarvala and Shaikh Ahmed and Mr. Miranda continued
to hold charge of their appointments throughout the year.
Mr. K. B. Nair, the Lecturer, was appointed to act as Assistant
Professor in the vacancy caused by Mr. Phadke's acting as Professor
of Veterinary Science.
2. The Students.—There were 65 students on the rolls at the
beginning of the year. The Annual Professional Examinations were
held in April and 65 students appeared for the examinations and 49
passed successfully. Of the successful students 17 having passed the
Final Examination left the College. There were 16 students
promoted to class C from class B and 16 promoted to class B from
class A. In addition to the above one student in class A was eligible
and appeared for the Supplementary Examination held in December
and having passed was promoted to class B. After having failed 2
students discontinued the course and 2 were unable to continue the
course on account of family circumstances. The number of students
was thus reduced to 44.
3. In August 1924, 28 new students were admitted to class A
and one old student was readmitted to class B. There were thus
73 students on the rolls at the commencement of the first session.
4. Of the 28 new students admitted, 22 were natives of the
Bombay Presidency, 2 of Baroda, 1 of Gwalior and 3 of Ceylon.
Of the new students one had passed the first year Arts examination
and 13 the matriculation or school leaving examination. The
remaining students passed the College entrance Test or were other-
wise eligible for admission. The new students classified according
to caste were 15 Brahmins, 2 Marathas, 1 Lingayat, 6 other Hindus,
1 Parsee, and 3 Singhalese.
5. The results of the Annual and Supplementary Examinations
held during the year were as under.
In the Final year or class C 21 students appeared and 17 passed,
in class B 22 appeared and 16 passed, and in class A. 23 appeared
and 17 passed. The percentages, therefore, this year for the 3
classes were 80.95, 72.72 and 73.91 respectively as against 80.00,
80.00, 80.95 last year and on the total 75.75 as against 80.32 last
year.
6. Of the 73 students on the rolls at the commencement of the
first session (August) 4 students discontinued the course. Conse-
quently there were 69 students' names on the rolls at the end of the
year as against 65 at the commencement of the year.
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7. There were 11 scholarships vacant on the 1st of August 1924,
viz., 7 for youths from the Presidency proper and 4 for youths from
Sind. Of the 7 vacancies from the Presidency proper 3 were due to
3 scholars having graduated in April 1924 and 3 were due to scholar-
ships having been withdrawn, as the students failed to pass their
examinations and one had been vacant since the previous year
The 4 vacancies from Sind were due to 3 scholars having left the
College after graduation and one had been vacant since last year.
The Commissioner in Sind did not send any new scholar but
awarded a scholarship to a student already studying in the. College.
The savings effected on account of the 3 vacant scholarships was
utilized to award scholarships to candidates coming from the
Presidency proper. The Principal therefore was able to award 12
scholarships to students from the Presidency proper. There were in
all 19 scholars from the Presidency proper (including 7 already
studying in the College) and 3 from Sind.
The Central Provinces Government continued stipends to 3
scholars, Mysore State continued stipends to 3 scholars already in
the College, His Exalted Highness the Nizam's Government
continued stipends to 3 scholars and Gwalior State continued stipends
to 3 scholars. The following States continued stipends to their
scholars, Bansda, Palitana, Morvi, Dhar as also did the Lingayat
Education Association. There were thus 39 students in receipt of
some assistance from scholarships and 30 without such assistance at
the end of the year.
8. The Students' Hostel.—There was sufficient accommodation
available for the students. All arrangements for the Hostel have
been carried out by Khan Sahib Dhakmarvala.
9. The Students' Gymkhana.—Football, Hockey, Tennis and
Cricket were regularly played and matches against teams of other
institutions were arranged. Athletic sports were also held as in
previous years.
10. Biding class, Drill, etc.—The Final year students went
through the usual course of instruction in riding held at His Excel-
lency the Governor's Body Guard's riding school at Mahalaxmi. All
other students went through a course of physical drill conducted by
staff sergeant Farrier Burt, late Royal Field Artillery, the Instructor
in Shoeing.
11. Excursion for students.—During the year under report
the Palghar Dairy Farm was visited by the Final year students
and local excursions were made to places of interest from a veteri-
nary point of view.
12. The Health of students.—The health of the students was
in general good. The medical officer attended regularly.
13. Discipline.—The students have been well behaved and their
attendance at College has been regular.
14. Clinical Instruction.—This was carried out in the Bai
Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals as usual. During the
year under report 3,531 inpatients and 761 outpatients were treated ;
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a total of 4,292 patients. Of the inpatients 581 were equines, 2,135
bovines and 815 miscellaneous. The average daily attendance was
197.11 dogs underwent antirabic treatment.
15. The Laboratory.—The following table shows the number of
specimens received and examined at the Laboratory during the
year :—
Nature of disease suspected.
Anthrax ... ...
Black Quarter ... ...
Epizootic Lymphangitis ... ...
Fowl Cholera ... ...
Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia ... ...
Johne's Disease ... ...
Leishmaniasis (Canis) ... ...
Piroplasmosis Bovis ... ...
Piroplasmosis Canis ... ...
Strangles ... ...
Surra ... ...
Tuberculosis ... ...
Miscellaneous ... ...
Total ...
Number
examined.
66
9
26
9
65
4
1
123
50
15
176
9
100
653
Positive.
7
4
9
1
15
...
1
9
4
11
95
...
24
180
Negative.
59
5
17
8
50
4
......
114
16
4
81
9
76
473
16. Employment of Graduates.—Of the 17 graduates who passed
out in 1924, 13 are in the service of Government or Local Bodies, 4
are in the service of Indian States or other bodies. Of the 16
graduates who passed in 1923, 10 are in the service of Government,
5 are in the service of Indian States and 1 is unemployed. Of the 9
graduates passed in 1922, 3 are in the service of Government, 4 are
in the service of Indian States and 2 are engaged in private practice.
Thus out of a total of 42 graduate's passed out during the last 3 years
26 are in Government service, 13 are in Indian State service, 2 are
engaged in private practice and one is unemployed.
17. The College Buildings.—The ordinary current repairs to the
buildings were carried out as usual.
18. Extra Duties.—Mr. Hewlett served as President of the
Board of Examiners at the Madras Veterinary College examinations
from 16th to 26th March.
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19. General Remarks.—During the year under report Govern-
ment were pleased to rearrange the vacations and terms of the
College. The first session will in future begin on 15th June and
extend to 14th October and the second session will begin on 15th
November and end on 14th April. During the year the designation
of the Assistant Principal was changed to that of Professor of
Veterinary Science.
20. The Principal desires to record his appreciation of the work
of all the officers of the College.
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
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APPENDIX A.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Results of Professional Examinations, 1924-25.
Examinations.
First Professional ...
Second
„ ...
Third
„
...
Total ...
First class,
i.e., who
obtained
2/3rds of the
maximum
marks.
1
3
...
4
Pass.
16
13
17
46
Total Candidates.
Examined.
23
22
21
66
Passed.
17
16
17
50
Percentage
of Passes.
73.91
72.72
80.95
75.75
APPENDIX B.
BOMBAY
VETERINARY
COLLEGE.
Return showing changes in the number of Students in 1924-25.
Class.
Class C ...
Class B ...
Class A ...
Total ...
Number of
Students on
1st April
1924.
21
22
22
65
Withdrawn.
Number of
Students
left the
College.
16
2
5
25
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
...
16
17
33
Entries.
New
entries.
...
...
28
29
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
16
17
33
Number of
Students on
31st March
1925.
19
22
28
69
Remarks.
8
APPENDIX C.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Return showing the number and nationality of Students on the
Bolls at the end of the official year 1925.
Caste.
Paying.
Native States,
Local Boards
and Muni-
cipalities.
Government
Scholars.
Total.
Remarks.
Class "C".
Brahmins
...
Marathas
...
Rajputs
...
Other Hindus ...
Parsees
...
Mahomedans ...
Native Christians ...
Singhalese ...
Lingayats ...
Total ...
Brahmins ...
Marathas ...
Lingayats ...
Other Hindus ...
Rajputs ...
Mahomedans ...
Singhalese ...
Parsees ...
Native Christians ...
Total ...
5
......
......
1
1
......
......
......
......
7
5
......
......
1
......
2
......
2
10
5
......
......
1
......
2
......
......
1
9
......
1
......
2
......
......
......
......
3
Glass "B".
2
......
......
......
1
......
......
......
......
3
5
2
......
......
2
......
......
......
9
10
1
4
1
2
......
......
1
19
12
2
...
1
1
1
2
......
2
22
Glass "A".
Brahmins ...
Other Hindus ...
Mahomedans ...
Rajputs ...
Marathas ...
Singhalese ...
Lingayat ...
Total ...
Grand Total ...
8
2
......
1
......
2
......
13
30
1
......
......
1
......
......
......
2
14
8
1
......
1
2
......
1
13
25
17
3
......
3
2
2
1
28
69
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APPENDIX D.
Financial Statement of the Bombay Veterinary College, 1924-25.
Budget Sanction.
Heads.
Teaching Staff ... ... ... ...
Establishment (including Allowances) ...
Contingent Expenditure ... ... ...
Scholarships ... ... ... ...
Chemical Instruments, Appliances and Museum
requirements.
Examiner's Fees ... ... ... ...
House-vent Allowance ... ... ...
Books and Periodicals ... ... ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and Establish-
ment.
Furniture ... ... ... ...
Buildings and Repairs ... ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ... ...
Riding Fees ... ... ... ...
Excursion Charges ... ... ...
Non-peusionable menials ... ... ...
Total ...
1923-24.
Rs.
74,445
13,548
5,559
8,280
683
650
3,510
674
1,590
864
3,175
434
500
500
780
1,13,398
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1924-25.
Rs.
78,165
12,412
5,559
8,280
683
650
3,616
674
976
364
4,365
434
500
200
780
1,17,658
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Actual Expenditure
Heads.
Teaching Staff ... ... ... ...
Establishment (including Allowances) ...
Contingent Expenditure
...
...
...
Scholarships ... ... ... ...
Chemical Instruments, Appliances and Museum
requirements.
Examiner's Fees ... ... ... ...
House-rent Allowance ... ... ...
Books and Periodicals ... ... ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and Establish-
ment.
Furniture ... ... ... ...
Buildings and Repairs ... ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ... ...
Riding Fees ... ... ... ...
Excursion Charges ... ... ...
Non-pensionable menials ... ... ...
Total ...
1923-24.
Rs.
75,323
10,182
3,473
6,250
1,018
466
1,100
591
75S
1,005
3,168
433 1
256
11 1
1,554
1,05,592
a.
8
13
3
0
11
0
1
1
0
0
11
2
0
2
0
8
p.
0
0
6
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
1924-25.
Rs.
1,00,917
10,623
3,504
7,335
1,143
466
371
668
919
496
4,115
433 1
320
90 1
1,551
1,32,958
a.
11
14
15
0
13
0
5
4
5
8
9
2
0
1
13
9
p.
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
7
Q 5—2
10
Statement of Receipts on account of the College credited to Government.
Heads.
Municipal Contributions ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Fees from Students ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Rents from Students and Officers quarters ... ... ... ... ... ...
1923-24.
Rs.
2,500
2,940
2,082
a.
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
1924-25.
Rs.
2,500
2,910
1,937
a.
0
0
11
p.
0
0
0
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APPENDIX E.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Showing the main Results of Veterinary Colleges and Schools during the year
ending 31st March 1925.
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College ...
Name of course of instruction if more
than one course followed.
2
...
Number of Students
Admitted
during the
year.
Scholarship-holders.
3
No.
12
Others.
4
No.
17
Passed Final Examination during
the year.
5
No.
17
Failed to pass Final Examination.
6
No.
4
Remaining
under
instruction
at the end of
the year.
In ordinary course.
7
No.
61
Instruction prolonged
by reason of failure to
pass.
8
No.
8
Students admit-
ted during the
year classed by
educational
Qualifications.
Matriculated
and
higher Qualifications.
9
No.
15
Knowing some English
but not Matriculated.
10
No.
14
Knowing no English.
11
No.
...
Receipts.
From fees.
12
Rs.
2,910
Fr om ot her s our ces .
13
Rs.
4,437
a.
11
p.
0
Total.
14
Rs.
7,347
a.
11
p.
0
12
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College ...
Expenditure.
Sal ar i
es of i
ns t
r uct i
ng St af f .
15
Rs.
1,00,917
a.
11
p.
0
Ot her expenses,
16
Rs.
32,040
a.
14
p.
7
Tot al .
17
Rs.
1,32,958
a.
9
p.
7
Employment of studeents who
passed out during the three
years preceding.
Total number passed.
18
No.
42
In service of Government or
Local Bodies.
19
No.
26
In s e r v i c e of o t h e r bodi es or
i
ns t
r uct i
on.
20
No.
13
In private practice.
21
No.
2
Number unemployed.
22
No.
1
Remarks.
23
13
No. 142-L. of 1925.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE,
Parel, 19th June 1925.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQ., O.B.E.,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College ;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
1 have the honour to submit the Annual Administration Report
of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department for the
year 1924-25, dealing with Equine Diseases scheduled under the
Glanders and Farcy Act within the Town and Island of Bombay,
Bandra Municipality and Bombay Harbour and with the work
performed under the Live Stock Importation Act.
2. I held charge throughout the year under report. Mr. Sowerby
held charge as the Assistant Government Veterinary Officer up to
31st of July 1924 when he proceeded on 15th months leave and
Mr. V. R. Phadke assumed charge. Khan Sahib D. F. Dubash, the
Deputy Superintendent held charge of his appointment up to 30th
November 1924 when he proceeded on 4 months leave prior to
retirement and Mr. J. M. C. Rebello, the Chief Inspector was
appointed to act in his place.
3. During the year under report 63 horses were destroyed under
the Glanders and Farcy Act as under :—
(i) Glanders.—There were 53 cases detected of which 31 were
clinical and 22 non-clinical as against 43 (29 clinical and
14 non-clinical) in 1923-24 and 25 (18 clinical and 7 non-
clinical) in 1922-23. Of the 53 cases of Glanders 8 belonged
to Arab dealers, 10 to private individuals, 28 to owners of
carriages plying for hire and 7 were ownerless. By caste
these were 1 Waler, 27 Arabs and 25 Country Breds.
(ii) Epizootic Lymphangitis.—There were six cases of this
disease during the year under report, as against two last
year and 10 in the preceding year. Of these 3 belonged to
owners of carriages plying for hire, 1 to private individual
and 2 to Arab dealers. By caste they were 1 Waler, 3 Arabs
and 2 Country Breds.
(iii) Surra.—There were 4 cases of this disease this year, as
against 2 during last year and 19 in the preceding year.
Of these 4, one belonged to an owner of carnages plying for
hire and 3 to private individuals. Of these two were Arabs
and two Country Breds.
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4. During the year under report 2,860 horses, 1 donkey, 342
mules and 1 Zebra were imported into Bombay as against 2,275
horses, 1 donkey and 171 mules last year and 2,981 horses and 11
mules in the preceding year.
5. The following table shows the number of horses, mules and
donkeys imported into Bombay from various ports :—
Name of Ports.
Australian Ports ... ...
English Ports ... ...
African Ports ... ...
Persian Gulf Ports ... ...
Red Sea Ports ... ...
French Ports ... ...
American Ports ... ...
Ceylon Ports ... ...
Indian Ports ... ...
Tolal ...
Horses.
1,401
211
1
1,176
8
12
1
8
30
2,860
Mules.
......
......
342
......
......
......
......
......
......
342
Donkeys.
......
......
......
1
......
......
......
......
......
1
Zebras.
......
......
1
......
......
......
......
......
......
1
G. Of those imported from the Persian Gulf Ports 1,108 were
animals for the ordinary Bombay market while the others were import-
ed in connection with the movement of troops from the Gulf.
7. There were 3 consignments of Queensland horses during the
year under report.
8. There were 3,156 horses inspected under the Live Stock
Impertation Act. Of these 1,985 were allowed to land after ins-
pection of their certificates and the remaining 1,171 were detained
and tested with mallein for Glanders and 8 having reacted were
destroyed.
9. Buildings.—The ordinary current repairs to the Lazaretto
buildings were carried out. The need for a quarantine station is great
but funds have not yet been allotted for it although the land has
been acquired and plans and estimates prepared.
10. General Remarks.—Khan Sahib D. F. Dubash, the Deputy
Superintendent retired from the service at the end of the year. He
has rendered long and faithful service, in the Department.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College and
Government Veterinary Officer, Bombay City
and Harbour Veterinary Department.
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APPENDIX I.
Financial Statement of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department for the year 1924-25.
Budget Head Sanction.
Establishment ... ...
Conveyance Allowance to Inspecting Staff ...
Grant for mallein ... ...
Compensation for horses destroyed for glanders.
Burning carcasses of horses ... ...
Telephone charges ... ...
Contingent charges ... ...
Building and repairs ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1923-24.
Rs.
23,711
4,260
1,000
2,000
800
575
1,639
53,460
1,158
430
89,033
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1924-25.
Rs.
28,178
4,260
1,000
1,000
1,800
575
1,793
1,440
1,216
430
41,692
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Actual Expenditure Head.
Establishment ... ...
Conveyance Allowance to Inspecting Staff ...
Cost of mallein ... ...
Compensation for horses destroyed for glanders.
Burning carcasses of horses
...
...
Telephone charges
...
...
Contingent charges ... ...
Building and repairs ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1923-24.
Rs.
19,621
3,229
939
340
800
225
496
53,450
465
370
79,939
a.
7
15
12
0
0
0
8
15
9
0
3
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
10
0
0
4
1924-25.
Rs.
23,988
3,484
796
1,675
1,080
450
1,566
1,439
535
430
35,446 1
a.
10
10
14
0
0
0
13
5
11
0
5
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
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No. 5911 of 1925.
From
E. S. FARBROTHER, ESQ., M.R.C.V.S., I.V.S.,
Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency, Poona;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department,
Bombay.
Poona, 29th June 1925.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit for the consideration of
Government the Annual Administration Report of the Civil
Veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency, for the year 1921-25.
1 have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
E. S. FARBROTHER,
Superintendent, C. V. D.,
Bombay Presidency.
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ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE
CIVIL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, BOMBAY
PRESIDENCY, FOR THE YEAR 1924-25.
Mr. E. S. Farbrother held charge of the office of Superintendent,
Civil Veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency, from 1st to 24th
April 1924, when he proceeded on seven months' leave. Daring his
absence, Khan Saheb J. D. Buxy, Deputy Superintendent, Civil
Veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency, acted as Superinten-
dent. Mr. Farbrother resumed charge of his office on return from
leave on 26th November 1924 and continued to hold it till the end
of the year.
Mr. Farbrother was on tour for 54 days and travelled 3,895 miles
by rail and 337 miles by road. He visited 10 Districts once or
twice, inspected fourteen dispensaries, and attended the seen s of
several outbreaks of contagious diseases in the Kanara, Dharwar
and Poona Districts. He also served as a member of the Board
of Examiners at the Bombay Veterinary College in April 1924
and March 1925.
Khan Saheb J. D. Buxy, as acting Superintendent was on tour
for 53 days and travelled 6,511 miles by rail and 469 miles by road.
He visited nine Districts, inspected 21 Dispensaries and selected
building sites for two Veterinary Dispensaries. He attended out-
breaks of disease at several places and checked the inoculation
work done by Veterinary Assistant Surgeons. He visited the
Bombay Pinjrapoles as usual and advised the authorities on
Veterinary matters and also visited the Pinjrapole famine camps
in Ahmelabad District. He inspected some stables in the Thana
District in connection with Surra.
2. The post of Deputy Superintendent and Personal Assistant
to the Superintendent was held by Khan Saheb J. D Buxy from
1st to 24th April 1924. From 25th April to 25th May, he carried
out the duties of this post in addition to his own of acting Superin-
tendent and then handed over charge to Rao Saheb P. D. Maniar.
On the return of Mr. E. S. Farbrother from leave, he reverted to
his substantive post and held charge up to the end of the year. He
was on leave from January 3rd to January 17th 1925, and during
his absence, his duties were performed by the Superintendent.
Rao Saheb P. D. Maniar, Veterinary Inspector, Ahmedabad
Division, acted as Deputy Superintendent and Personal Assistant
to the Superintendent from 26th May 1924 to 24th November 1924.
During this period, he was on tour for 27 days and travelled 1,397
miles by rail and 78 miles by road. He visited three Districts
and inspected 8 Veterinary Dispensaries.
Both the above officers, carried out their duties as Acting
Superintendent and acting Deputy Superintendent well during the
absence on leave of the Superintendent.