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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Marylebone 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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The following is a detailed statement of the occupation :—
| 1907. | No. of hours occupied, | Reason of occupation. | No. of persons. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7th | 3 | Puerperal Fever | 2 Adults |
| Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th | 36 | Diphtheria | 2 Adults, 1 Child |
| March 10th | 10 | Scarlet Fever | 2 Adults, 3 Children |
| March 22nd | 4 | Puerperal Fever | 1 Adult |
| April 2nd, 3rd | 14* | Small Pox | 2 Adults, 1 Child |
| August 3rd, 4th | 24 | Scarlet Fever | 2 Adults, 2 Children |
| Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th | 36 | Diphtheria | 2 Adults, 2 Children |
| August 28th, 29th | 14 | Scarlet Fever | 2 Adults, 1 Child |
| Sept. 6th, 7th | 24 | Scarlet Fever | 2 Adults |
* Case returned not Small Pox.
Baths.
(Cleansing of Persons Act, 1897.)
The addresses of the applicants were as follows :—
Males giving the address of Salvation Army
Shelter and Lodging Houses in the
Borough 6,785
Females giving the address Shaftesbury
Institute, and those with no addresses 1,807
Totals 8,592
Special Baths for School Children.
From January 1st to December 30th, 1907.
Boys 2,367
Girls 3,404
Totals 5,771
Owing to rules made by the London County Council
Education Committee, time is not allowed during school hours
for children to avail themselves of the Baths.
After I had interviews, a concession was granted, so that
the children are now sent in charge of the senior in class, who
leaves them here about 4 or 4.30 p.m.
They are at liberty to go home after bathing.
The attendants under my charge were satisfactory.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lillie Kilgallin,
Matron.