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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southwark 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Special disinfection was carried out by the officials of this
ment at the undermentioned premises, applications having been made to
me by the authorities concerned:—
Relief Station, Boyson Road Infected Room.
Greenmoor Wharf 1 load of furniture verminous.
Greenmoor Wharf Phthisis.
Public Library (2 rooms) Measles.
Greenmoor Wharf A quantity of furniture
(verminous).
Fire Station, Southwark Bridge
Road (1 room) Measles.
Bishops House, South Place Indian Carpet.
Manor Place Depot Offices Phthisis.
Mina Road Schools Scarlet Fever.
Rodney Road Police Station Measles.
Westmoreland Road School Scarlet Fever.
Bishops House, South Place Swarm of Flies.
MORTUARIES.
TABLE 45.
During the year 645 bodies were received into the Mortuaries:—
| Reasons bodies were brought to Mortuary. | Collier's Rents Mortuary. | Manor Place Mortuary. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodies brought in upon which Inquests were held | 229 | 179 | 408 |
| Bodies brought in for convenience | 21 | 214 | 235 |
| Bodies brought in in cases where death had occurred from Infectious Disease | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 252 | 393 | 645 |