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DISEASES OF ANIMALS
F. G. Buxton, Esq., M.R.C.V.S., the Council's Veterinary
Inspector, has kindly supplied me with the following information: -
Ten inspections were made under the Pet Animals Act, 1951.
2 at Pet Shop - St. James's Lane
2 at Pet Shop - 314c Park Road
2 at Pet Shop - 69 Turnpike Lane
2 at Pet Shop - 40 Stroud Green Road
2 at Pet Shop - 48 Stroud Green Road
There were no outbreaks of Fowl Pest.
No action was necessary under the Tuberculosis Order of 1925.
Eleven certificates were issued for animals and birds going
abroad and blood tests taken in two cases as authorised by the
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.
BURIAL OF THE DEAD
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, it is
the responsibility of the Borough Council to arrange the burial or
cremation of all persons who die in the Borough for whom no suitable
arrangements would otherwise be made.
Arrangements were made for the burial of five bodies, men of
64 and 77 years, and women of 88 and 81 years, and a stillborn
child.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
The Hornsey mortuary and post-mortem room are situated at
the Central Depot, Hornsey High Street. During the year 150 bodies
were admitted and post-mortem examination carried out on all.
Inquests were held on 10 bodies.
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