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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

St Olave 1896

Annual report of the vital statistics and sanitary condition of the District for the year 1896

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Much has been done by the Holborn Board for the
improvement of the London Meat supply. Last year enormous
quantities of diseased meat were "seized," and the
offenders prosecuted. This year, comparatively little diseased
meat is being seized.
I thank the members and officers of the Board for their
kindness, courtesy, and co-operation.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant.
W. A. BOND.
VITAL STATISTICS.

Table: Population, etc.— The populations of the several parishes of the District at the censuses of 1881, 1891 and 1896, were

Population, etc.— The populations of the several parishes of the District at the censuses of 1881, 1891 and 1896, were

1881.1891.1896.Area in acres.
St. Olave2,2472,1592,31448
St. Thomas7817528
St. John, Horselvdown8,9289,8129,41769
11,95612,72311,731125

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The census of the 29th March, 1896, was simply an
enumeration of the population taken for the purpose of
Equalisation of Kates. It is a great pity that the usual
details were not obtained at the same time, as those would
have been of great value for statistical and actuarial purposes.