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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith]
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Public Mortuary.—During the year four hundred and
thirty bodies were removed to the Mortuary in Fulham
Palace Road. There were two hundred and seventy-six
brought to the Mortuary by order of the Coroner, and one
hundred and fifty-four were received for accommodation and
convenience of burial.
METEOROLOGY.
The average mean temperature registered in London
during the year was 50.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest
air temperature registered being 90 degrees, in July. The
lowest air temperature was 21 degrees in December. The
total amount of rainfall was 23.4 inches.