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 Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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No. of cases.
Garbage removed from off carriage-ways or waste
ground 15
Gullies offensive in streets cleansed or trapped 100
Pumps public, shut up, water unfit for human use 5
Hog's-wash removed 4
Rubbish in yards, &c. 8
Slaughtering animals in yards not licensed 3
Chemical preparations offensive and dangerous to
neighbours 5
Dead bodies removed 2
Offensive privies abolished 12
Notices served by order of Local Authorities 1328
Summonses before Magistrate 45
Magistrates' Orders granted 15
(Signed) James Grant,
Inspector.