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 East Ham]
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4 p.m. (Council Chamber).—"The Cause and Prevention of
Defective Sight in School Children." By the School Ophthalmic
Surgeon. Chairman : Mr. Councillor Newling.
7.30 p.m. (Large Hall).—"The Life History of the House
Fly and How it affects the Health of Man." By G. H. Rodman,
Esq., M.D., Past President of R.P.S. of Great Britain. Chairman
: Mr. Alderman Davie, J.P.
9 p.m. (Minor Hall).—"Rats." By G. D. Lill, Esq. Chairman
: Mr. Councillor Bagot.
Saturday, 10th October.
6 p.m. (Minor Hall).—"The Use and Abuse of the Dustbin."
By J. G. Banks, Esq., Chief Sanitary Inspector. Chairman : Mr.
Councillor Brading.
7.30 p.m. (Minor Hall).—"Domestic Sanitation and Refuse
Disposal." By J. Birch, Esq., Borough Engineer. Chairman:
Mr. Alderman McGiff, J.P.
A Special Lecture on "London's Water Supply," by Sir
Alexander Houston, K.B.E., C.V.O., M.B., C.M., D.Sc. ; Chairman
: Mr. Alderman Dean, J.P.
Arrangements were made for parties to be conducted over
the following undertakings during the afternoons of the days
stated.
Monday.—King George V. and Royal Albert Docks. (One
party of 20 persons.) Electricity Generating Station, Nelson
Street. (Two parties of 25 persons each.)
Tuesday.—King George V. and Royal Albert Docks. (One
party of 20 persons.) Beckton Works of the Gas-Light & Coke
Co. (One party of 70 persons.)
Wednesday.—King George V. and Royal Albert Docks.
(One party of 20 persons). Electricity Generating Station. (Two
parties of 25 persons each.) Corporation Sewage and Destructor
Works. (One party of 25 persons.)
Thursday.—Corporation Sewage and Destructor Works.
(One party of 25 persons.) Beckton Works of the Gas-Light &
Coke Co. (One party of 70 persons.)