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Kensington 1859

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington]

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and legal notices served; it ignores very many cases where the necessary
works were done, without the necessity of applying to the Vestry for an
order.
The Slaughter Houses have been from time to time examined by the
Inspector and myself. There was no opposition offered on behalf of the
Vestry to the renewal of any license at the last meeting of the magistrates
for that purpose.
The food of the Inhabitants has, as a rule, been of a goo! and wholesome
character, only one seizure of food unfit for human consumption
having taken place, in which case a fine was imposed by the presiding
magistrate.
I remain, Gentleman,
Your faithful Servant,
FRANCIS GODRICH,
Medical Officer of Health.