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Barking 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Van Dwellers.
A great deal of nuisance and trouble was caused by itinerant
gipsies and van dwellers during the year under review, as many
as 304 vans being removed (in many instances forcibly,
with the assistance of the Police).
Removal of Refuse.
The number of loads of refuse removed during the year was
4,581. The total number of loads represent in weight about 6,335
tons.
Disinfectants.
For the convenience of the inhabitants, disinfectants are given
out daily between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m. During the year
5 tons of carbolic powder and about 400 gallons of disinfecting
fluid have been distributed.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
H. WOOD,
Sanitary Inspector.