London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wandsworth 1874
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]
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that frequent complaints were made of it, and that houses were
built within three feet of the slaughter-house door. The
case was heard by the Justices, when, after taking my
evidence, they decided to view the premises, after which, I
believe, the license was granted.
The Police Court was also attended in reference to gutcleaning,
at 10, Field Place, and the Magistrate made an
order for its discontinuance.
JOSEPH OAKMAN,
Medical Officer of Health for West Battersea.