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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: -
Nine 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
1 at Pet Shop - 48 Stroud Green Road
There were no outbreaks of Fowl Pest.
No action was necessary under the Tuberculosis Order of 1925.
Sixteen 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 four bodies, men of
28 and 65 years, and women of 61 and 89 years.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
The old mortuary and post-mortem room at the Central Depot,
Hornsey High Street, ceased to be used on 4th November, 1963 when
the new modern building in Myddelton Road came into use. The
old building had been in use since 1886. The present building is a
model of its kind, providing ideal conditions for the reception and
accommodation of bodies and for the pathologist to carry out his work
as well as for other doctors who may wish to be present at postmortem
examinations.
During the year 121 bodies were admitted for post-morten
examination. Inquests were held on 14 bodies.
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