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The following are instances in which my action as Medical
Officer of Health was required, by your instructions or by the
request of the Sanitary Inspector.
1908. Jan. 13th. George Street. The whole of the sewer
in this street was this day flushed with carbolic fluid by means
of the house drains.
Feb. 11th. Balmoral Villa, Palm Road. A sample of the
water from the well ou there premises was submitted to me for
analysis. It was found to be fit for potable purposes.
Feb. 18th. 1 to 4, Nelson Place, Queen Street. A sample
of the water from the well on these premises was submitted to
me for analysis and found to be bad. A supply of water from
the South Essex Water Company's main has been provided.
Feb. 18th. 9 to 15 Queen Street. A sample of the water
from the well upon these premises was submitted to me for
analysis and found to be bad. A supply from the South Essex
Water Company's main has been provided.
Feb. 20th. 19 Mildmav Road. A sample of the water from
the well upon these premises was submitted for analysis and
found to be fit for potable purposes.
Feb. 21th. 5, Smith's Cottages, St. Andrew's Road. Inspected
the room used by an aged inmate of the house, and in
consequence of his condition I ordered removal to the Infirmary.
The room was afterwards cleansed.
Feb. 29th. 23, 25 and 27, North Street. A sample of the
water from the well upon these premises was submitted for
analysis and found to be fit for potable purposes.
Mar. 4th. High Street. Inspected a quantity of dog fish
brought to me by the owner, at the request of the Sanitary
Inspector, and certified it unfit for food. The whole consignment
was destroyed.