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and in the neighbourhood of the village, during a considerable part
of the year, and is still continuing (February, 1904). The disease
has been mainly of a mild type, as indicated by the mortality shown
elsewhere in this report. The sewerage arrangements are very faulty,
mainly cesspools, which, with the drains are in many instances badly
constructed, and caused nuisance requiring frequent interference on
the part of the Sanitary Authority and its officials. I anticipate
great improvement in the sanitary condition of Rainham when the
complete system of sewerage resolved upon by the Sanitary Authority
and now awaiting, I understand, the sanction of the Local Government
Board, is carried out. Birth-rate, 45.3. Death-rate 15.2.
Death-rate from zymotic disease, 2.3.
111.—An account of the enquiries as to the conditions injurious
to health existing in the district, and of the proceedings
relating to such conditions in which advice has been
given, 6fc., 6fc.
In addition to the cases of infectious diseases recorded in Section
1 of this report, the following insanitary conditions, &c., necessitated
official interference by the Sanitary Inspector, who called in my
assistance when necessary. These instances of nuisances, &c., are
included in the list detailed in a later part of this report.
Several reports when necessary were submitted by me to the
Council with regard to condition* inimical to the public health.
Dagenham, Beacontree Heath, and Chapwell Heath.—
Jan. 3rd.—Five Elms.—Foul ditch from overflowing cesspool.
Notice. Remedied.
Jan. 12th.—Beacontrec Heath.— Houses draining into ditch.
Notice to discontinue and to construct proper cesspool. Carried out.
Jan. 12th.—Beacontree Heath.—Ditto Ditto