Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Natural Increase of Population.
Deaths. | Births. | Increase. | |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 398 | 783 | 385 |
1901 | 383 | 799 | 416 |
1902 | 336 | 817 | 481 |
1903 | 357 | 856 | 499 |
1904 | 385 | 896 | 511 |
1905 | 397 | 900 | 503 |
1906 | 360 | 873 | 513 |
1907 | 320 | 868 | 548 |
1908 | 376 | 924 | 548 |
It seems to me that since 1900 the steady increase in the
natural increase of the population is worthy of remark. In 1900
the nett gain was 385, in 1906 513, and in 1907 and 1908 548.
Water Supply.
I insert here a recent chemical analysis of the water supply
of the town.
data
" Respecting a sample of water from Barking Urban District
Council,
Labelled : From tap at No. 54, Harpour Road, Barking.
Taken by H. Long.
Physical Examination.
Turbidity : Clear and bright. A mere trace of deposit of sand and
vegetable debris.
Colour : Greenish yellow tint.
Odour: None.