Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Sanitary Inspectors—
Mr. A. H. T. Harris (commenced 1st April).
Mr. W. J. Colborne (commenced 5th May).
Mr. A. L. Dove (commenced 1st May).
Clerk.—Mr. W. G. Barnett (commenced 28th March).
Shelter Attendant.—Mrs. A. Walker (commenced 26th May).
It was also necessary to employ additional temporary men to assist
in disinfection.
As a result of the modification in the procedure in dealing with
Smallpox, the services of most of the temporary staff were dispensed with
during December, 1930, and January, 1931.
Car Driver—Relief.
A relief driver has been temporarily engaged to reduce as far as
possible the abnormal hours of the regular driver.
Tuberculosis.
Dr. H. B. Hodson, M.B., B.S. Lond., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., was
appointed as Assistant Temporary Tuberculosis Officer from 10th June
to 31st October to assist at the Dispensary during the absence of Dr. Smith
on sick leave.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
Health Visitors.
Miss G. E. Paice resigned on 26th April and was succeeded by Miss
G.I. Hill who commenced duties on 12 th May.
Miss D. A. E. Landiay was appointed Lady Sanitary Inspector from
1st June and on 22nd July was succeeded by Miss M. H. Sutcliffe.
Miss B. E. Letts commenced duty on 29th September vice Miss E. M.
Craigie who resigned on 9th August.
Observation Wards.
(i) Staff Nurses.—Miss K. Goodwin and Miss S. C. Boyle resigned
in October and December respectively. Miss E. Hodges commenced duty