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Finsbury 1927

Annual report on the public health of Finsbury for the year 1927

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No cases of Infectious disease were notified or discovered on
the canal boats, therefore isolation of patients and detention of
boats have not been necessary.
The inspection of canal boats is part of the duty of the
Sanitary Inspector whose district includes that part of the Borough
in which the canal is situated. This year the duties were carried
out by Inspector Newdick.
THE MORTUARY.
In 1927, the number of post-mortem examinations was 40,
the number of bodies brought to the mortuary for the convenience
of relatives of the deceased was 156. The number of inquests
held in the Borough was 11. One body was received into the
mortuary on account of death after infectious disease.
STAFF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT.
The names and appointments of the various members of the
staff are here inserted in accordance with the instructions of the
Ministry of Health.
Inspectorial.
Meat Inspector —T. Penman.
Sanitary Inspectors—G. E. J. Davis, C. M. Longden,
E. A. Norman, H. Newdick.
Workshops Inspectors—R. A. Puckle, H. Clinton.
Woman Inspector—Miss F. Hall.
Clerical
Chief Clerk —E. Q. Bilham.
First Assistant Clerk —N. C. Turrell.
Second Assistant Clerk—L. T. H. Mussett.
Junior Clerk—J. Hurren.
Office Youth—J. Barry.