Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year ending December 31st, 1903
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Number of prosecutions under By-laws under Public Health
Act, 1891—
(a) For prevention of nuisance arising from snow,
ice, salt, filth, &c. 1
(b) For prevention of nuisance arising from offensive
matter running out of any manufactory, etc. -
(c) For the prevention of keeping of animals in such a
manner as to be injurious to health 1
(d) As to paving of yards, &c., of dwelling houses 5
(e) In connection with the removal of offensive matter,
etc. 2
(f) As to cesspools and privies, removal and disposal
of refuse, etc. -
(g) For securing the cleanliness of tanks, cisterns, etc. —
(h) With respect to water closets, earth closets, etc. 1
(i) With respect to sufficiency of water supply to
water closets -
(j) With respect to drainage, etc. (Metropolis Management
Act, Section 202) 5
(k) With respect to the deposit of plans as to drainage,
etc. (Metropolis Management Act, Section 202) 1
Mortuaries —
Total number of bodies removed 191
Total number of infectious bodies removed 1
In conclusion, I have to thank all the Members of the
Staff of the Public Health Department for the faithful and
willing assistance they have at all times rendered me.
I am, Sir and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. CHARLES JACKSON,
Medical Officer of Health.
April, 1904.
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