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Heston and Isleworth 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Annual Report of the Canal Boat Officer for the year
ending December 31st, 1904.
Number of visits to Canal 56
Number of Boats inspected 306
Number of Boats conforming the Acts and Regulations 245
Number of Boats contravening the Acts and Regulations 61
Number of Men on Boats 403
Number of Women on Boats 213
Number of Children on Boats 245
Boys over 5 years 73
Boys 5 years and under 49
— 122
Girls over 5 years 64
Girls 5 years and under 59
— 123
Number of Boats with fore-cabins 82
Contraventions.
| Particulars of Contraventions. | Contraventions. | Remedied. | Outstanding. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not registered | 3 | ... | 3 |
| Registration, without a certificate | 2 | 1 | ... |
| Certificate not identifying boat with owner | 2 | 2 | ... |
| Not properly marked | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Cabin in a dirty state | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Painting not renewed | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Insufficient ventilation | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Cabin delapidated | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Without a pump | 3 | 3 | ... |
| Without a proper water vessel | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 61 | 41 | 20 |