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Health Poster Designs.
Children in the elementary schools were also again invited to enter a
competition in the designing of health posters. Designs were submitted from
a number of schools and four prizes were awarded. The designs were again judged
by Dr. E. Goodwin Eawlinson.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Public Mortuary.
The Public Mortuary provided by the Council is situated in Stukeley Street.
During the year 43 bodies were deposited. There were 41 post-mortem examinations made, and 2 inquests held. On 3 occasions a body awaiting burial was
removed to the mortuary on account of inadequate accommodation in the home.
Thirty-seven bodies were brought in by order of the Coroner, and three by the
Police.
Inquests.
During the year 21 inquests were held on the bodies of Holborn parishioners.
Many of these died outside the Borough and the inquests were held in the
districts where death took place, the deaths being subsequently transferred to
Holborn. The causes of death certified as a result of such inquests were:-Natural
causes, 3; Accidents, 9; Suicide, 5; Misadventure, 2; Open verdict, 2.

The Removal of Aged, Infirm and Diseased Persons.
Power to deal with this matter is given by Section 224 of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936. In no case was it found necessary for the statutory powers
to be exercised.
Rent and Mortgage Interest Restriction Acts, 1920 to 1933.
No application was received during the year for a certificate under the above
Acts.