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St Pancras 1898

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]

Published
1899
Pages
126
Tables
80

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  • Page 9
    As in previous years, this Report commences with a summary of the principal Meteorological data of the past year, set out below.
    Meteorology of London, 1898. Periods.First Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.Year 1898.
  • Page 10
    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Birth. —The number of births occurring in Public Institutions during the year 1898 was as follows :—
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    Population and Deaths in Public Institutions.
    Registration Sub-Districts.Number of Inmates.Parochial Institutions.Daily Average No. of InmatesDeaths.
    Parishioners.Non-Parishioners.Total.
  • Page 10
    Extra Parochial Institutions .—Of certain Public Institutions situated outside the boundaries of St. Pancras, the daily average numbers of inmates belonging to St. Pancras housed by them, corrected to the end of 1898, are as follows:—
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    The 223 births in public institutions having been re-distributed according to population, the number of births and the birth-rate of each of the Sub-Districts, and of the District were as follow:—
    Sub-Districts.Number of Births.Birth-rate.
  • Page 12
    The total number of deaths and the death-rates in the Sub-Districts are set out below, 238 deaths from all causes not referable to any particular Sub-Districts being distributed according to population:—
    Sub-Districts.Number of Deaths.Death-rate.
  • Page 12
    AGES AT DEATH. Under one year of age the number of deaths and the proportion per 1000 births and per 1000 total deaths were as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number of Deaths under 1 Year.Per 1000 Births.Per 1000 Deaths at all Ages.
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    Under five years of age the number of deaths and the proportion per 1003 births and per 1000 total deaths were as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number of Deaths under 5 Years.Per 1000 Births.Per 1000 Deaths at all Ages.
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    The Notifiable Infectious Diseases. —The number of deaths from this group of diseases in the Sub-Districts, and the proportions per 1000 of population and per 1000 total deaths, were as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Population.Per 1000 Total Deaths.
  • Page 14
    The Principal Zymotic Diseases . —The number of deaths from this group of diseases in the Sub-Districts, and the proportions per 1000 of population and per 1000 of total deaths, were as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Population.Per 1000 Total Deaths.
  • Page 15
    Phthisis. —This disease, the type of the tubercular group of diseases, was the cause of 484 deaths, compared to 486 in 1897, 468 in 1896, and 4.31 in the year previous to that. The incidence of this disease in the Sub-Districts was as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Population.Per 1000 Total Deaths.
  • Page 15
    Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy. —These diseases, as typical of the respiratory group diseases, caused 733 deaths, compared to 820 deaths in 1897, 755 in 1896, and 841 in 1895; the incidence in the Sub-Districts being as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Population.Per 1000 Total Deaths.
  • Page 16
    ST. PANCRAS. Deaths from Influenza (including a few doubtful cases) during the years 1889 to 1898, inclusive.
    Year.0—1.1—5.5—15.15-25.25-35.35—45.45—55.55—65.65—75.75—85.85 and upwards.Total Deaths under Five Years.Total Deaths at all Ages.
  • Page 17
    INQUESTS HELD.
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    PUBLIC MORTUARIES.
  • Page 18
    NOTIFICATIONS. The annual numbers of cases of Notifiable Infectious Diseases certified since the commencement of notification, are shown in the following Table:—
    Diseases.1889 2 mos.189018911892189318941895189618971898
  • Page 18
    The number of cases of the Notifiable Infectious Diseases certified during the year 1898, and the Sub-Districts in which they occurred, are shown in the following Table:—
    Population.Regent's Park, pop. 38,192.Tottenham Court, pop. 27,023.Gray's Inn Lane, pop. 29,991.Somers Town, pop. 32,815.Camden Town, pop. 14,910.Kentish Town, pop. 100,242.Total.
    Diseases.
  • Page -
    SAINT PANCRAS, LONDON. WEEKLY NUMBER OF CERTIFIED DEATHS FROM "THE DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES," 1898.
    QuartersFirst Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.Total.Quarters
    MonthsJanuary.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Months.
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    SAINT PANCRAS, LONDON. WEEKLY NUMBER OF INFECTIOUS CASES CERTIFIED TO THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH DURING THE YEAR 1898.
    QuartersFirst Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.Total.Quarters
    Months ..January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Months.
  • Page 19
    The Case-fatality. —The following Table gives the number of deaths from the Notifiable Infectious Diseases in the Sub-Districts of St. Pancras.
    Population.Regent's Park,pop. 38,192.Tottenham Court, pop. 27,023.Gray's Inn Lane, pop. 29,991.Somers Town, pop. 32,815.Camden Town, pop. 14,910.Kentish Town, pop. 100,242.Total.
    Diseases.
  • Page 19
    From the preceding Tables the Case-fatality of each of the diseases appears as follows:—
    Fatality
    Cases.Deaths.per cent.
  • Page 20
    Diagnostic Tests. —The number of specimens of secretion and blood submitted during the year in doubtful cases of Diphtheria, and Typhoid or Enteric Fever, and the results of Examination were as follows:—
    Bacillus found.Doubtful.Bacillus not found.Total.
  • Page -
    SAINT PANCRAS, LONDON. WEEKLY NUMBER OF CASES OF THE DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES REMOVED BY AMBULANCE DURING THE YEAR 1898.
    QuartersFirst Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.Total.Quarters
  • Page 29
    ISOLATION. The cases of Notifiable Infectious Diseases removed to hospital, and the Sub-Districts whence they were removed, are recorded in the following table:
    Diseases.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.Totals.
  • Page 32
    DISINFECTION.
    Destroyed.Articles.Disinfected.
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    Family Shelter.—The following Table gives for the year the dates of admission, the number of families, of males, females, and children, the place from whence they came, and the disease after which disinfection was required, and for which the Shelter was sought: —
    Date. 1898.Males.Females.Children under 10.Duelling Place.District.Disease.Length of Stay.
  • Page 33
    RETURNS FOR THE SIX MONTHS, JULY TO DECEMBER, 1897.
    Registration Sub-DistrictsNumber of Births."Successfully" Vaccinated."Insusceptible."Had Smallpox.Dead, Unvaccinated.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removed.
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    RETURNS FOR THE SIX MONTHS, JANUARY TO JUNE, 1898.
    Registration SubDistricts.Number of Births."Successfully" Vaccinated."Insusceptible."Had Smallpox.Dead, Unvaccinated.Conscientious Objectors.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removed.Un- vaccinated
  • Page 36
    IV.—SANITATION. Inspections. —The following were the number of inspections and re-inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year: —
    Parliamentary Sub-Divisions.Inspections.. Re-inspections after Notice.Totals.
  • Page 45
    OPEN SPACES. Public Open Spaces. —The parks, gardens, and other open spaces secured against building operations in and adjoining St. Pancras, together with their situation, approximate area, and the authority under which they are maintained, are enumerated, in the following table:—
    Sub-Districts.Density of Persons per acre, Census 1891.Garden or Opon Space.Area.Maintaining Authority.
    A.R.p.
  • Page 46
    PARISH OF ST. PANCRAS. Land in the occupation of the Railway Companies (exclusive of railways in tunnel).
    Acres.
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    Public Parks and Public Open Spaces.
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    Gardens and Squares.
  • Page 49
    UNHEALTHY DWELLING-HOUSES. Under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, Part II., the following houses were represented as unfit for human habitation:—
    Date of representation of Medical Officer of Health.Premises.Date and Resolution of the Vestry.Result.
  • Page 52
    WORKSHOPS AND FACTORIES. The following table shows the work of the Sanitary Inspectors of Workshops and Factories during the year 1898:—
    Number on Register.Inspections.Re-inspections after Order or Notice.Total.
  • Page 53
    DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE. Drainage. —The following table represents the results of tests applied to drains during the year 1898.
    After Infectious Disease.Upon Complaint.Upon systematic InspectionOld Buildings.New Buildings at completion of work.Total.
    At commencement of work.At completion of work.
  • Page 62
    SUMMONSES Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and Metropolis Local Management Acts.
    Situation of Property.Offence.Result of Proceedings.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Situation of Property.Offence.Result of Proceedings.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Situation of Property.Offance.Result of Proceedings.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Situation of Property,Offence.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 66
    UNFIT FOOD. The following food, unfit for human consumption, was seized during the year:—
    Date.Division & Sub-Division.Description of Article.
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    ADULTERATED FOOD. Analysis. —Samples taken under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
    Articles of Food of which samples have been taken.Divisions.Total.Remarks.
    South.East.West.North.
  • Page 74
    SUMMONSES—Under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
    No.Nature of Article as Purchased.Result of Analysis.Result of Proceedings.
    Penalty.Costs.
  • Page 78
    Table showing the Population, Inhabited Houses, Marriages, Births and Deaths for the year 1898 and 10 years preceding. G ross N umbers.
    The Year.Estimated Population.No. of Inhabited Houses.Marriages.Registered Births.Corrected No. of Deaths.Deaths of Parishioners in Public Institutions.
    Total All Ages.Under One YearUnder Five Years.
  • Page 79
    Table showing the Annual Birth and Death Rates, Death Rates of Children and Proportion of Deaths in Public Institutions in a Thousand Deaths for the year 1898 and 10 Years preceding.
    In the Year.Birth Rate per 1000 of Population.Corrected Death Bate per 1000 of the Population.Deaths of Children under 1 year, per 1000 of Registered Births.Deaths of Children under 1 year, per 1000 of Total Deaths.Deaths of Children under 5 years, per 1000 of Total Deaths.Deaths of Parishioners in Public Insti. tions, per 1000 of Total Deaths.
  • Page 80
    D eaths R egistered from all C auses during the Y ear 1898. N ote.—The Deaths of Non.Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated in the District are exoluded, and the Deaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District are included.
    AGES
    0 to 1l to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 45to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 A upwards 'TotalUnder 5 years.
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    Deaths r egistered from all c auses during the y ear 1898— continued.
    AGES.
    0to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 85.0 ana upward*Total.under 5 years.
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    Deaths Registered from all C auses during the Year 1898— continued.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and up.. wardsTotalunder 5 year
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    SUMMARY OF DISEASES.
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    Summary of Ages. AGES.
    0 to 1lto 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotals.Under 5 Years.
  • Page 84
    Showing the numbers of Deaths at all ages in 1898, from certain groups of Diseases, and proportion to 1,000 of Population, and to 1,000 Deaths from all causes.
    Divisions.Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 of Population at all ages.Deaths per 1,000 of Total Deaths at all ages.
  • Page 85
    ST. PANCRAS SANITARY DISTRICT. Table 5a.
    Disease.1888188918901891189218931894189518961897Number of Deaths, Annual Average of 10 years 1888.97.Number of Deaths in 1898.Proportion of Deaths to 1,000 total Deaths in 10 years 1888.97.Proportion of Deaths to 1,000 total Deaths in 1898.
  • Page 86
    ST. PANCRAS SANITARY DISTRICT. T able 5 b.
    Diseases,1888188918901891189218931894189518961897Number of DeatbB, Annua] Average of 10 years 1818.97.Number of Deaths in 1898.Proportion of Deaths to 10C0 total Deaths is 10 years 1868.97.Proportion of Deaths to 1000 total Deaths in 1898.
  • Page 87
    S t. P ancras D istrict and S ub. D istricts. Table of Population, Births, and Deaths from all Causes, classified according to ages and localities, occurring during the 52 Weeks ended Saturday December 31st, 1898.
    [public institutions. Non.Parishioners in Public In. stitutions within the District are excluded. Parishioners in Public Institutions without the District are included. Parishioners in Public Institutions, whether within or without the District, are classified in the respective Sub.Districts of their previous residence.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Totals St. Pancras.
  • Page 88
    Infectious Diseases.—Table 7 A. —Notifications. S t. Pancras District and S ub.Districts. Table of cases of Infectious Sickness Certified Notifications, classified according to diseases, ages, and localities, occurring during the 52 Weeks ended Saturday, December 31 st, 1898.
    'PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Non.Parishioners in Public Institu tions within the District are excluded. Parishioners in Public Institutions without the District are included. Parishioners in Public Institutions, whether within or without the District, are classified in the respective Districts of their previous residence.AGES.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lank.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish TownNo Address.Totals St. Pancras.Totals St. Pancras, All Ages.
  • Page 89
    I nfectious D iseases.— T able 7 B. — A mbulance R emovals. S t. P ancras D istrict and S ub. D istricts. Table of cases of Infectious Sickness Ambulance Removals, classified according to diseases, ages, and localities, occurring during the 52 Weeks ended Saturday, December 31st, 1898.
    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Non.Parishioners in Public Institutions within the District are excluded. Parishioners in Public Institutions i without the District are included. Parishioners in Public Institutions, whether within or without the District, are classified in the respective Sub.Districts of their previous residence.AGES.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Totals St. Pancras.Totals St. Pancras. All Ages.
  • Page 90
    Infectious Diseases.—Table 7 C. —Deaths. St . Pancras District and Sub.Districts. Table of cases of Infectious Sickness Certified Deaths, classified according to diseases, ages, and localities, occurring during the 52 Weeks ended Saturday, December 31st, 1898.
    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Non.Parishioners in Public Institutions within the District are excluded. Parishioners in Public Institutions without the District are included. Parishioners in Public Institutions, whether within or without the District, areclassified intherespec. tive Districts of their previous residence.AGES.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Totals St. Pancras.Totals St. Pancras, All Ages.
  • Page 91
    S t. P ancras D istrict and S ub. D istricts. Table o f Deaths from certain Causes, classified according to diseases, ages, and localities, occurring during the 52 Weeks ended Saturday, December 31st, 1898.
    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Non.Parishioners in Public Institutions within the District are excluded. Parishioners in Public Institutions without the District are included. Parishioners in Public Institutions, whether within or without the District, are classified in the respective Sub.Districts of their previous residence.AGES.Regents' Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Totals St. Pancras.Totals St. Pancras, All Ages.
  • Page 92
    Table 9 A. ST. PANCRAS SUB.DISTRICTS. TABLE shewing the N umber of Deaths from the principal Zymotic and certain year 1898. Deaths not referable to any certain Sub.District being re.distributed proportionately to the population.
    Sub.Districts.Population.Variola, Small.pox.Scarlatina, Scarlet FeverDiphtheria and Membranous Croup.Typhus Fever.Enteric or Typhoid Fever.Fever, Wimple and Continued.Measles.Whooping Cough.Diarrhoea & Dysentery.Total Zymotic Diseases.Rheumatic Fever.Ague.Phthisis.Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Pleurisy.Heart Disease.Injuries.All other Diseases.Total Deaths from all Causes at all ages.
  • Page 93
    T able 9 B. ST. PANCRAS SUB.DISTRICTS. TABLE showing the proportion of Deaths from the principal Zymotic and certain other Diseases to 1000 P opulation in the Sub.Districts for the Year 1898.
    Sub.Districts.Population, 1998.Variola, Small.pox.Scarlatina, Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria and Membranous Croup.Typhus Fever.Enteric or Typhoid FeverFever, Simple and Continued.Measles.Whooping Cough.Diarrhoea & Dysentery.Total Zymotic Diseases.Rheumatic Fever.Ague.Phthisis.Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.Heart Disease.Injuries.All other Diseases.Total Deaths from all Causes at all Ages.
  • Page 94
    T able 10 A. ST. PANCRAS SUB.DISTRICTS, TABLE shewing the N umber of Deaths from the Notifiable Infectious Diseases, the number of Deaths at various Ages, and the number of Births in the Sub.Districts for the year 1898. Births and Deaths not referable to any certain Sub.District being re.distributed proportionately to the population.
    Sub.Districts.Population, 1898.Variola, Small.pox.Scarlatina, Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Typhus Fever.Enteric or Typhoid Fever.Fever, Simple and Continued.Relapsing Fever.Puerperal Fever.Cholera.Erysipelas.Total Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Total Deaths under 1 Year of Age.Total Deaths under 5 Years of Age.Total Deaths under 10 Years of Age.Deaths at 10 and under ! 65 Years pf Age.Deaths at 65 Years of Age and upwards.Total Deaths at all Ages and from all Causes.Registered Births.Per 1000 Births
    Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 95
    T able 10 B. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. TABLE showing the proportion, of Deaths from the Notifiable Infectious Diseases, and the proportion of Deaths at various Ages, and the proportion of Births to 1000 P opulation in the Sub-Districts for the Year 1898.
    Sub-Districts.Population, 1898.Variola, Small-pox.Scarlatina, Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Typhus Fever.Enteric or Typhoid Fever.Fever, Simple and Contined.Relapsing Fever.Puerperal Fever.Cholera.Erysipelas.Total Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Total Deaths under 1 Year of Age.Total Deaths under 5 Years of Age.Total Deaths under 10 Years of Age.Deaths at 10 and under 65 years of Age.Deaths at 65 years of Age and Upwards.Total Deaths at all Ages and from all Causes.Registered Rirths.
  • Page 96
    Sanitary Work Accomplished (A, Clerical). From 2nd January to 81st December, 1898, inclusive.
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    Sanitary Work Accomplished (B, Inspectorial) From 2nd January to 31st December, 1898, inclusive.
    Inspections.Re.inspections after Notice.Total.
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    T able 11.— Con. S anitary W ork A ccomplished (B, Inspectorial.)— Continued.
  • Page 98
    T able 11— Con. House.to.house Inspections were made in the following Streets and Places :—
    Name of Street.No. of Houses.No. of Rooms.No. of Dwellings and Families.No. of Persons.No. of Notices Served.Remarks.
    Occupied.Un- occupied.Occupied.Unoccupied.Adults.Children.
  • Page 99
    List I. SAINT PANCRAS, LONDON. Houses constructed in separate and self-contained Dwellings.
    Division and Sub-Division.Name and Situation of House.Name and Address of Owner.Opened.Total Number of Rooms.Dwellings ofTotal Number of Dwellings.Minimum and Maximum Weekly Rentals.
    1 Room.2 Rooms.3 Rooms.4 Rooms.5 or more Rooms.
  • Page 100
    Houses constructed in separate and self-eontained Dwellings—( Continued.)
    Division and Sub-Division.Name and Situation of House.Name and Address of Owner.Opened.Total Number of Rooms.Dwellings ofTotal Number of Dwellings,Minimum and Maximum Weekly Rentals.
    1 Room.2 Rooms.3 Rooms.4 Rooms.5 or more i Rooms.
  • Page 101
    Houses constructed in separate and self-contained Dwellings—( Continued.)
    Division and Sub-Division.Name and Situation of House.Name and Address of Owner.Opened.Total Number of Rooms.Dwellings ofTotal Number of Dwellings-Minimum and Maximum Weekly Rentals.
    1 Room.2 Rooms.3 Rooms.4 Rooms.5 or more Rooms.
  • Page 102
    Houses constructed in separate and self-contained Dwellings—( Continued.)
    Division and Sub-Division.Name and Situation of House,Name and Address of Owner.Opened.Total Number of Rooms.Dwellings ofTotal Number of Dwellings.Minimum and Maximum Weekly Rentals.
    1 Room.2 Booms.3 Rooms.4 Rooms.5 or more Rooms.
  • Page 103
    Registered Common Lodging-Houses.
    Situation.Authorised Number of Lodgers.Accommodation.Notes.
    Males.Females.Married couples (persons).
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    LICENSED COW-HOUSES.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Licensee.Registered amount of breathing space in cubic feet.No. of Cows Licensed for.
  • Page 105
    LICENSED SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Licensee.Remarks.
  • Page 106
    LIST V. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. BAKEHOUSES, end of 1898.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 107
    List V.— con .BAKEHOUSES— continued. *.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 108
    List V.— con. BAKEHOUSES— continued.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 109
    List V.— con. BAKEHOUSES— continued.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive; No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 110
    List. .— con. BAKEHOUSES— continued.
    No, on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 111
    List V.— con. BAKEHOUSES— continued.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier.Distance of floor above or below ground floor.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.
  • Page 112
    List V.— con. BAKEHOUSES— continued.
    No. on Diagram.Consecutive No.Situations, Divisions, and Sub-Divisions.Name of Occupier,Distance of floor above or below ground level.Distance of ceiling above or below ground level.