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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
Fulham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Details of the cost of the Burials are as follows:-
| £ | S. | d. £. S.d. | |
| * 15 Funerals as per contract | 110. | 7. | 6. |
| 2 Removals of drowned bodies from foreshore of River Thames | 2.15. 0. 113. 2. 6. | ||
| Less amount recovered from estate of deceased, or by gifts, or responsible relatives traced | 42. 5. 6. | ||
| Balance being cost to Council | 70.17. 0. | ||
| * The cost of the funerals varies, the average cost of an adult being approximately £9 as against £2 for a child. | |||
Transport was provided as necessary for the
M. & C.W. Services of the London County Council.
The Disinfecting Superintendent has also dealt with
many kinds of infestation such as cockroaches, beetles, ants,
silver fish, moths etc.
S.S. MOOLTAN
A request was received from Dr. M.T. Morgan,
Medical Officer of Health, Port of London Authority, in
December, 1949 for assistance in fumigating the bedding and
linen from the crew's quarters of the S.S. Mooltan following
an outbreak of Typhoid Fever. The necessary arrangements
were made, and the following articles were dealt with at the
Disinfecting Station.
The cost of the work, amounting to £ll.17s. 0d.,
was borne by the P. & 0. Steamship Company, and the articles
were collected and delivered on their behalf by Associated
Fumigators Ltd.
Mattresses 163
Blankets 350
Pillows 251
Sheets & Pillow Cases 1065
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