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"Forty-six quarters of Reef from diseased Cows, in course of preparation for sale,
and 4 Calves, were found and seized on the premises of Charles Geary, Slaughterer,
Essex Street, Cambridge Road, and after being examined by the Medical Officer of
Health, were condemned by the Magistrate, and ordered to be destroyed. Geary was
summoned, and ordered to pay a penalty of £10 and costs.
"Four quarters of a diseased Cow, in course of preparation for sale, have been
seized on the premises of Charles Geary, as above, and after being examined by the
Medical Officer of Health, were condemned by the Police Magistrate and ordered to be
destroyed. Geary was summoned, and ordered to pay a penalty of £2 and costs.
"Upwards of 25 live Cows were seized by Mr. Farrow, the Government Cattle
Inspector, as being diseased, and sent to be slaughtered."
scavenging and dusting.
The great inattention on the part of the Contractors in both these
departments greatly impedes sanitary improvements, for how can people
be expected to keep their homes clean and healthy, when the yards and
streets are left in a dirty and neglected state!
In the first quarter of the year 1866 there were in this Parish 1341
Births, and 805 Deaths, particulars of which will be given in our next
Annual Report.
In conclusion, I have to thank the Sanitary Committee for their
co-operation and support in carrying out the various sanitary measures.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
THOMAS SARVIS, M.D.
135, Bethnal Green Road.