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Marylebone 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

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UNDERGROUND CONVENIENCES (MALE).
I have supervised the work at the Underground Conveniences,
and constantly inspected them both day and night, on
Sundays and all holidays. Some repairs and alterations have
been done. I have always found the Conveniences were clean
and well kept, and I am able to report satisfactorily on the work
done by the Attendants, whose duties are chiefly arranged
by me.
PUBLIC URINALS.
The 23 Public Urinals in the Borough which are situated
above ground have been frequently inspected. All repairs have
been attended to, and I have found the urinals well flushed and
clean.
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, AND
DINING ROOMS.
Of these I have made inspections of 211 premises, special
attention being given to the kitchens and all places where food is
stored or kept. The Lavatory accommodation has also had
much of my attention.
Appended is a statement of such of my work which admits
of tabulation:—
No. of visits made
Workshops, &c. 629
Bakehouses 445
Restaurants, &c. 365
Smoke Nuisances 92
Underground Conveniences Daily
Public Urinals Daily
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
RICHARD PHILLIPS,
Senior Inspector.
THE MORTUARY.
The report of the Mortuary keeper (Mr. Ellis) is to be found
on page 24. It is interesting to observe that the number of
bodies received during the past year was almost the same as in
1903, while the number of inquests in each of the years, 1903 and
1904, was absolutely identical.