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City of London 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

Published
1935
Pages
89
Tables
119

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    The following table shows the progressive decline which has taken place since 1861 in the number of inhabitants who reside within the City boundaries, and the progressive increase in the number of workers who are daily employed in the City:—
    YearImperial Census Night PopulationCity Census Day Population
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    PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE
    YearCity of London Per centMetropolis Per cent
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    DEATH RATES, PER 1,000 PER ANNUM
    YearCity of London121 Great Towns of England and WalesMetropolis
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH DURING THE YEAR 1934
    Causes of DeathNett Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring within or without the districtTotal Deaths whether of "Residents" or "Nonresidents" in Institutions in the District.
    All AgesUnder 1 year1 and under 2 years2 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 and under 25 years25 and under 35 years35 and under 45 years45 and under 55 years55 and under 65 years65 and under 75 years75 and upwards
    1234567891011121314
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    VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1934 AND PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS Name of District: CITY OF LONDON
    YearPopulation estimated to Middle of each YearBirthsTotal Deaths Registered in the DistrictTransferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the District
    Uncorrected numberNettNumberRateof Nonresidents registered in the Districtof Residents not registered in the DistrictUnder 1 Year of AgeAt all Ages
    NumberRateNumberRate per 1,000 nett BirthsNumberRate
    12345678910111213
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    VACCINATION STATISTICS IN THE CITY OF LONDON
    YearNumber of Births notified to Vaccination OfficerSuccessfully VaccinatedInsusceptibleHad Small-poxDied before VaccinationVaccination postponedCases pending or removed at the end of the yearConscientious objections
    per centper centper centper centper centper centper cent
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    The following is a tabulated statement of the work carried out by your Health Visitor in the above connection :— MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE, 1934.
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    STATISTICS OF NOTIFICATIONS AND REMOVALS TO HOSPITAL
    NAME OF DISEASENumber of Notifications receivedTreated at HomeRemoved to the LCC Special HospitalsRemoved to the London Fever HospitalTreated at other Hospitals and InstitutionsDuplicate Certificates receivedDiagnosis subsequently found to be incorrectNet number of Cases
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    In no case was it necessary to apply for an order for compulsory removal to hospital
    YearNumber of actual casesPer cent. of actual cases reported
    Removed to HospitalTreated at home
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    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND TUBERCULOSIS NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1934
    NUMBER OF ACTUAL CASES NOTIFIED
    DISEASESAt Ages—YearsNo of Cases Removed to Hospital *
    At all agesUnder 1 yearl year and under 2 years2 years and under 3 years3 years and under 4 years4 years and under 5 years6 years and under 10 years10 years and under 15 years16 years and under 20 years20 years and under 35 years35 years and under 45 years45 years and under 65 years65 years and over
  • Page 18
    The total number of attendances is made up as follows:—
    Syphilis.Soft Chancre.Gonorrhoea.Non-Venereal Conditions.Total Attendances.
    Male.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.
  • Page 18
    The following tabulation indicates the number of patients coming under treatment for the first time from the Counties stated, and also the examinations which were made for the detection of Spirochetes, of Gonococci, and for the Wassermann or Serum test in respect of these patient:-
    No. of patients treated.Examinations.
    For Syphilis.For Soft Chancre.For Gonorrhoea.For Non-Venereal Conditions.For Spirochetes.For Gonococci.For Wassermann or Serum Test Reactions.
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    The following summary shows the work carried out during each year that the Centre has been in operation.
    Year.New Patients.Total.Total Attendances."606."Bismuth.Mercury.In-Pts.Path. Ex.
    Men.Women.
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    RETURN RELATING TO ALL PERSONS WHO WERE TREATED AT THE TREATMENT CENTRE AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL DURING THE YEAR ENDED THE 31st DECEMBER, 1934.
    Syphilis.Soft Chancre.Gonorrhoea.Conditions other than venereal.Totals.
    m.f.m.F.m.f.m.f.m.f.Totals.
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    Return relating to all persons who were treated at the Treatment Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital during the year ended the 31st December, 1934— continued
    Under 1 year1 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 years and overTotals
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    Statement Showing the Services rendered at the Treatment Centre during the year, classified according to the areas in which the patients resided
    Name of County or County Borough (or Country in the case of persons residing elsewhere than in England and Wales) to be inserted in these headingsLondonSurreyEssexKentBucksHertsSussexTotal
  • Page 21
    Patients Referred to the Hospital —The following is the summary of patients referred to the various departments of St Bartholomew's Hospital for help in diagnosis or treatment :—
    ResidentNon-ResidentTotal
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    Residential Treatment. —The number of patients for whom residential treatment was arranged was 79.
    Admitted to L.C.C. Institutions.Hospitals of Local Authorities.Other Institutions.St. Columbas Hospital Corpn. Expense.Brompton Corpn. Expense.Total.
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    SUPPLEMENTARY ANNUAL RETURN SHOWIN G IN SUMMARY FORM (A) THE CONDITION AT THE END OF 1934 OF ALL PATIENTS REMAININ G ON THE DISPENSARY RE G ISTER; AND (B) THE REASONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL CASES WRITTEN OFF THE RE G ISTER. THE TABLE IS ARRAN G ED ACCORDIN G TO THE YEARS IN WHICH THE PATIENTS WERE FIRST ENTERED ON THE DISPENSARY RE G ISTER AS DEFINITE CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS, AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION AT THAT TIME. A.—PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Previous to 1926.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.
    Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.
    Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).
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    SUPPLEMENTARY ANNUAL RETURN SHOWING IN SUMMARY FORM (A) THE CONDITION AT THE END OF 1934 OF ALL PATIENTS REMAININC B.—NON-PULMONARY ON THE DISPENSARY REGISTER; AND (B) THE REASONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL CASES WRITTEN OFF THE REGISTER. TUBERCULOSIS.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glauds.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Totals. Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.TotalBones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.
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    return showing the work of the dispensary during the year 1934, city residents.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.FM.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    non-residents.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 27
    public health (tuberculosis) regulations, 1930. part 1. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1934, to the 31st December, 1934.
    Age PeriodsFormal Notifications.
    Number of Primary Notifications of new cases of Tuberculosis.Total Notifications.
    0-1-s-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-Total (all ages)
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    part ii. supplemental return. New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period otherwise than by formal notification.
    Age Periods0-l-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-Total
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    The source or sources from which information as to the above-mentioned cases was obtained should be stated below:—
    Source of Information.No. of Cases.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
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    part iii. notification register.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total Cases.
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
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    SUMMARY OF MONTHLY OBSERVATIONS AND REPORTS DURING THE YEAR 1934.
    Month of the Year 1934.Place.3568910111Z
    Rainfall mm.Metric tons per square kilometre.
    Insoluble matter.Soluble matter.Included in soluble matter.
    Tar.Carbonaceous other than tar.Ash.Loss on ignition.Ash.Total solids.Sulphates (S03).Chlorine (CI).A mmonia (NH,),
  • Page 30
    CREMATIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 50 Y EARS —1885-1934.
    YEAR.Working.Manchester.Glasgow.Liverpool.Hull.Darlington.Leicester.Golder's Green.BirminghamLeeds.City of London.Sheffield.Bradford.W. Norwood.Hendon ParkPontypridd.Bristol.Ipswich.Edinburgh.Brighton.Guernsey.Nottingham.Reading.Southampton.Birkenhead. (Opened 18th Oct., 1934.)Newcastle-on- Tyne. (Opened 22nd Oct., 1934.)Plymouth. (Opened 19th Oct., 1934.)Stockport. ( Opened 27th March, 1934.)No. of Cremations each year
  • Page 31
    MEAT INSPECTION. According to the Board of Trade Returns the imports of fresh meat and bacon for the twelve months, 1934, were:—
    BEEF. Cwts.MUTTON. Cwts.PORK. Cwts.BACON. Cwts.
    1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.
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    Live Stock for the twelve months, 1934:—
    Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.
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    Average prices were given as follows:—
    Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.
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    LONDON CENTRAL MARKETS.
    Twelve Months.Difference.
    Description and Country of Origin.1934.1933.
    Beef and Veal:
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    Mutton and Lamb:
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    Pork and Bacon :
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    Poultrv and Game:
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    Twelve Months.
    Description and Country of Origin.1934.1933.Difference.
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    Rabbits:
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    Eees:
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    Butter and Cheese:
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    Sundries:
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    GREAT BRITAIN.—1934.
    Beef.Mutton.Pork.Veal.Goat.Tongues.Lungs.Mesenteries.Plucks.Heads.
    Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.
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    Ireland [Southern). —The consignments of food, in tons, received from this country, compared with those of 1933 were as follows:—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork and Bacon.Poultry and Game.Rabbits.Butter and Cheese.Eggs.Sundries.
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    The amount of unsound food surrendered is shown in Tables on page 39.
    Beef.Mutton.Pork.
    Sides.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Sides
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    Argentina.— The following table shows the amount of food in tons received from this country, compared with the amount for 1933:—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork and Bacon.Poultry and Game.Rabbits.Eggs.Butter.Sundries.
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    The amounts of diseased meat surrendered from this year's consignments are shown in the following table, and the amount of unsound food surrendered in tables on page 39.
    Beef. Quarters.Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Quarters.Mutton. Pieces.Pork. Carcases.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    Australia. —During the year this country sent the following amounts of food, in tons, to the markets, compared with those for 1933:—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork.Poultry and Game.Rabbits.Eggs.Butter.Sundries.
  • Page 35
    The following table shows the amounts of meat surrendered as diseased and the quantities of unsound food are shown in tables on page 39.
    Beef. Quarters.Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Quarters.Mutton. Pieces.Pork. Carcases.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    New Zealand. —The total amounts of food, in tons, deposited in the markets during the year 1934 from this country, compared with those for 1933, are shown in the following table:—
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    The amount of unsound food discovered in those consignments is given in tables on page 39, and the amount of diseased meat in the following table:—
    Beef. Quarters.Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Quarters.Mutton. Pieces.Pork. Carcases.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    The quantity of diseased meat surrendered is given herewith, and the amount of unsound food is shown in tables on page 39.
    Beef. Quarters.Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Pieces.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    Chile. —This country sends mutton and lamb only. The following table shows the amount of diseased meat surrendered, viz.:—
    Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Quarters.Mutton. Pieces.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    Brazil. —The total amounts of food, in tons, deposited in the markets during 1934 was as follows:—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork and Bacon.Pork and Game.
    6,88546016728
    Beef. Quarters.Mutton. Carcases.Mutton. Pieces.Pork. Carcases.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    South Africa, including Southern Rhodesia. —The consignments sent during 1934 were made up as follows:—
    Beef and Veal.Poultry and Game.Eggs.Sundries.
    2,4213395
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    Other Countries. —The tables for the following countries show the amount of meat surrendered due to disease:—
    United States of America.Pork. Carcases.Sides. Bacon.
    1933.1934.1933.1934.
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    CASEOUS LYMPHADENITIS. The following table shows the amount of mutton taken on account of Caseous Lymphadenitis during the past three years:—
    Countries.Carcases.Sides.Quarters.Pieces.
    1932.1933.1934.1932.1933.1934.1932.1933.1934.1932.1933.1934.
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    LEADENHALL MARKET AND CITY SHOPS. The Leadenhall Market and City Shops have been systematically inspected during the year, and the following table shows the amount and variety of unsound food dealt with:—
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    UNSOUND MEAT, ETC., REMOVED FROM COLD STORES.
    Article.No.How Packed.Origin.Cause for Destruction.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    Unsound Meat, Etc., Removed from Cold Stores.— continued.
    Article.No.How Packed.Origin.Cause for Destruction.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    Unsound Meat, Etc., Removed from Cold Stores.— continued.
    Article.No.How Packed.Origin.Cause for Destruction.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS SURRENDERED TO OR SEIZED BY MEAT INSPECTORS IN THE CITY OF LONDON FOR UNSOUND CONDITIONS, 1934.
    Countries.Beef in lbs.Lamb in lbs.Pork in lbs.Veal in lbs.Venison in lbs.Goat in lbs.Bacon in lbs.Offal in lbs.Furred Game.Feathered Game.Tinned Meat.Tinned Milk.Fish in lbs.Cheese in lbs.
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    SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS SURRENDERED TO OR SEIZED BY MEAT INSPECTORS IN THE CITY OF LONDON FOR DISEASED CONDITIONS, 1934.
    Countries.Beef in lbs.Mutton in lbs.Pork in lbs.Veal in lbs.Venison in lbs.Bacon in lbs.Offal in lbs.Poultry in lbs.Rabbits in lbs.
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    SUMMARY CF UNSOUND FOOD DESTROYED.
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891—UNSOUND M EAT— PROSECUTIONS.
    Serial No.Date.Business.Where heard.Before whom.Offence.Result.
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    Table showing Weight of Meat delivered, and Meat delivered to Contractors as unsound, during each Month of the Years 1933 and 1934.
    Month.Meat delivered at the Market, 1933.Unsound Meat delivered to Contractors, 1933.Meat delivered at the Market, 1934.Unsound Meat delivered to Contractors, 1934.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.
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    *Table showing the average deliveries at the Central Meat Market, and other details for successive quinquennial periods during the past 60 years:—
    Quinquennium.Annual Average General Supply.Seizures by Inspectors.% of Unsound Meat.
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    *The sources of origin of the Central Markets Supplies during the past five years are here expressed in terms per cent, of the total annual deliveries.
    British.American.Australian and New Zealand Per cent.South Africa. Per cent
    Country Killed. Per cent.Town Killed. Per cent† Foreign Killed. Per centHome Killed. Per cent.American Killed.‡ Per cent.
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    The following figures supplied by the Superintendent of the Market are of interest:—
    1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.
    Tons.Tons.Tons.Tons.Tons.
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    MONTHLY FISH RETURNS * Table showing Weight of Fish Delivered, Fish seized as Unsound, and Percentage of Fish Condemned to that delivered, at or near Billingsgate Market, and on board boats lying off that place, during each month of the year 1934.
    Month.Weight of Fish Delivered.Total.Weight of Fish Condemned.Ratio of Fish Condemned to that Delivered.
    By Land.By Water.
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    Weight of Fish Delivered, Fish Seized as Unsound, and percentage of Fish Condemned to that Delivered, at or near Billingsgate Market during 1934 and the five years 1929 —1933.
    Year.Weight of Fish Delivered.Total.Weight of Fish Condemned.Ratio of Fish Condemned to that Delivered.
    By Land.By Water.
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    Details of cases heard are as follows:—1932.1933.1934.
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    summary of summonses and offences.—public health (meat) regulations, 1924.
    Section of Regulations.OFFENCES.Market Carriers.Market Porters.Multiple Butchers.Small Butchers.Street Butchers.Private Cars.Hotel and Restaurant Proprietors.
    Part VI, Clause 21, Section (1) (a).Dirty Vehicle193219331934193219331931193219331934193219331934193219331934193219331934193219331934
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    LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT, 1932. PART II SUMMARY OF TYPES OF PREMISES REGISTERED DURING 1934.
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    SUMMARY OF FOOD DISCHARGED AT CITY WHARVES.
    Article.Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Article.Description of Packages.Where fromGeneral Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Article.Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Article.Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Of the formal samples, 22 out of 186 were reported against, as follows:—
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    The following table shows the percentage fat-content in each of the 154 samples of milk procured in the City during the year, the average fat-content being 3.5 per cent., only 10 samples falling below the standard figure of 3 per cent.:—
    Percentage of Fat.No. of Samples.Percentage of Fat.No. of Samples.
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    administrative action regarding adulteration or other irregularity.
    Serial No.Article.Whether Formal or Informal.Nature of Adulterati6n or Irregularity.Observations.Results of Proceedings or other Action taken.
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    administrative action regarding adulteration or other irregularity—continued.
    Serial No.Article.Whether Formal or Informal.Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity.Observations.Results of Proceedings or other Action taken.
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    Formal and Informal Samples Submitted for Analysis.
    Article.Number Examined.Number Adulterated, etc.Percentage of Adulteration.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
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    Formal and Informal Samples Submitted for Analysis.
    Article.Number Examined.Number Adulterated, etc.Percentage of Adulteration.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
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    the food and drugs (adulteration) act, 1928, the public health (preservatives, etc., in food) regulations, the public health (condensed milk) regulations, 1923 and 1927, the public health (dried milk) regulations, 1923 and 1927, and the artificial cream act, 1929. results of prosecutions.
    Sample.Nature and extent of Adulteration.Result.
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    bacteriological report on samples of milk received in 1934.
    No. of SampleDate of inoculation of Guinea Pig.Dirt.Date of Death.Post Mortem Findings.Result qua Tubercle.
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    Continued from previous page...
    No. Sample.Date of inoculation of Guinea Pig,Dirt.Date of Death.Post Mortem Findings.Result qua Tubercle.
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    For purposes of comparison, the following summary of results obtained since 1904 is here inserted :
    Year.Percentage showing Tuberculous Infection.Year.Percentage showing Tuberculous Infection.
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    table of births and deaths occurring at the artizans' dwellings, stoney lane, houndsditch, bearsted house, hutchison street, and dutton house, new street, during the year 1934.
    Name op Block.Births.Mortality from all Causes at subjoined ages.
    Males.Females.At all ages.Under 1 year.1 ancj under 55 and under 1515 and under 2525 and under 6566 and upwards.
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    record of attendances at the baths, artizans' dwellings.
    Month.Sex.Total.
    Males.Females.
    Children.Adults.Children.Adults.
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    The following is a statement of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors in their several Districts during each month of the year:— WEST DISTRICT.—Inspector A. Tyler.
    Month.Premises Inspected.Orders issued.Notices served.Improvements effected.
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    MIDDLE DISTRICT—Inspector G. H. Fowler.
    Month.Premises Inspected.Orders issued.Notices served.Improvements effected.
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    EAST DISTRICT—Inspector G. E. Harrington.
    Month.Premises Inspected.Orders issued.Notices served.Improvements effected.
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    THE FOREGOING ARE SUMMARISED AS UNDER
    District.Number of Inspections made.Orders issued.Notices served.Improvements effected.
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    Particulars relating to the registered Lodging-houses in the City now on the Register are given in the accompanying table:—
    District.Number of Houses on Register.Number of Lodgers.Number of Tenements.Average Number of persons per Tenement.Cleansing Notices Served.
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    In addition to the foregoing, there are twelve blocks of Dwellings let out in tenements, but not placed on the Register for the reason that each holding is "self-contained," it having been decided in a Court of Law that in these circumstances they are not subject to the Bye-laws for houses let in lodgings, or occupied by members of more than one family:—
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    The following table is included in this Report in accordance with the request contained in the letter from the Ministry of Health, dated 24th June, 1932, and relating to contents of annual reports of Medical Officers of Health:—
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    The number of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces at present Registered is as follows:—
    Registered Places.Workrooms, &c., in Registered Places.
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    The following is a Summary of Inspections of separate workrooms, &c., during the year:—
    Workshop Inspectors.Woman Inspector.Totals.
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    The following is a Summary of Inspections of separate workrooms, since 1925:—
    FACTORIES.Workshop Inspectors.Woman Inspector.Totals.
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    summary of work done under the factory and workshop act, 1901, and the public health (london) act, 1891, &c.
    INSPECTIONS.East District.Middle District.West District.Totals.
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    Continued from previous page...
    DEFECTS FOUND.FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES.KITCHENS OF RESTAURANTS, &c.KITCHENS OF LICENSED PREMISES.Totals.
    East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.
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    Continued from previous page...
    DEFECTS REMEDIED.FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES.KITCHENS OF RESTAURANTS, Btc.KITCHENS OF LICENSED PREMISES.Totals.
    East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.
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    Continued from previous page...
    ACTION TAKEN.East District.Middle District.West District.Totals.
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    Continued from previous page...
    WOMAN INSPECTOR.Total
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    The following figures show the number of Outworkers notified since 1902:—
    Year.Number of Lists received.Outworkers Employed in City.Outworkers Employed outside City.Total number of Outworkers.
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    1.—Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises. (1)Number of
    Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Occupiers Prosecuted. (4)
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    2.—Defects Found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars. (1)Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted. (5)
    Found. (2)Remedied. (3)Referred to H.M. Inspectors. (4)
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    3.—Home Work.
    NATURE OF WORK.*OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES, SECTION 108.OUTWORK IN INFECTED PREMISES, SECTIONS 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on occupiers as to keeping or sending Lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).Prosecutions (Sections 109, 110).
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.†Outworkers.†Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workmen.Contractors.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)
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    4.—Registered Workshops.
    Workshops on the Register (S. 131) at the end of the year. (1)Number. (2)
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    5.—Other Matters.
    Class. (a)Number. (2)
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    The following tabulation shows the work carried out at the Mortuary and Coroner's Court during the past five years:—
    Year.Articles disinfected.Bodies received at the Mortuary.Inquests held on bodies.Post-Mortem Examinations.Inquests held on Fires.
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    The following table gives the details of the work of disinfection carried out at the Disinfecting Station during the year in connection with the export trade:—
    Number of Certificates issued. 458Number of articles disinfected. 240,313Fees received by the Corporation. £389 2s.
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    RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919. Summary, showing Investigations and Inspections Made and Details of Work Carried Out under the Above Act for the Year ended December 31st, 1934.
    Months.No. of Buildings Inspected.Average No. of Firms in building.No. of premises Rat Infested.Total No. of Firms interested.Steps taken to destroy Rats.Rat Proofing done, Rat-holes stopped, &c.Drainage and Sewerage Work carried out during the year.Hand-bills delivered.Legal Proceedings.Special Observations.
    Rat-Catcher Employed.Poison Used.Wire Traps.Breakbacks.Varnish Traps.Other Traps.Cats or Dogs kept.By the City Engineer's Department.By the M.O.H's. Department.Complaints or Applications for Advice.
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    APPENDIX A.—STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY— continued.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET LISTS OF MORT ALITY—continued.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET LISTS.—COMPILED FROM NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED.
    Street or Place.No. of House.Sex.Age.Disease.Date of Notification.
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    LIST OF CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS, 1934. STREET LISTS.—COMPILED FROM NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED—continued.
    Street or Place.No. of House.Sex.Age.Disease.Date of Notification.
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    LIST OF CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS, 1934. STREET LISTS.—COMPILED FROM NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVE D— conti nued.
    Street or Place.No. of House.Sex.Age.Disease.Date of Notification.