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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
West Ham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
11 Waters.
FOR THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
3 Soap Powders.
8 Liquid Detergents.
FOR THE BOROUGH ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT
1 Artesian Well Water.
1 Paint.
1 Trade Effluent
1 Mill Scale taken from bridge.
Note:- The Chief Public Health Inspector's comments on sampling and adulteration of foodstuffs
is given on pages 33-36 of this report.
In comparing the reports on Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs, it should be noted that
two samples were taken on 31st December, 1959, but not analysed until 1st January, 1960,
thus not appearing on the Public Analyst's report.