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medical officer of health, submit a return of the work done at the
mortuary, and bring his books for examination and duly forward all
prescribed forms.
11. He shall at once notify the borough surveyor of an
defects in buildings or fittings.
The mortuary is open for reception of bodies from 9 to 1 and
2 to 6. Saturdays, 9 to 1. Closed on Sundays except in cases of
emergency. Bodies may be viewed by relatives and friends when
the mortuary is open, and unrecognised bodies may be viewed for
identification at any time.
Appointment of Resident Mortuary Keeper and Caretaker
of the Coroner's Court.
Mr. Brown, who had acted as Assistant to the Coroner's Officer and
Mortuary Keeper (Poplar) for 25 years was appointed as Mortuary Keeper
and Caretaker of the Coroner's Court.
The wages paid by the Council are 30s. per week; and rooms, fire
and light are provided by the London County Council in return for services
as Caretaker of the Coroner's Court.
Coroner's Court.
This court, built by the London County Council, adjacent to and in
connection with the new mortuary in High Street, Poplar, was opened
early in the year 1911, whilst this report is being written.
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