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1910 - Plague,
"In November, a memoranda was received from the Local Government
Board advising as to the destruction of rats as carriers of Plague
which had suddenly appeared in Suffolk"
1911 - Wallpapering.
"I have found in the inspection of cottages as many as five or six
old -wallpapers on the -walls".
1912 - Housing.
"The house accommodation is ample for the population, but continued
unemployment has driven two families more frequently to occupy the
house, facilitating overcrowding".
School Children.
"The physical condition of the children has improved, but a large
number attend in any but a cleanly condition. A nurse, appointed by
the Education Committee visits all the schools systematically, examining
the children, reporting to the Sanitary Authority any case die finds
which appears to be in a dirty or verminous condition. In such cases
the homes of the children are inspected, the clothing and rooms disinfected
and cleansed".
Milk.
"The most effective method of preventing contamination after reception,
is for the householder to purchase the milk in sealed bottles -which are
easily cleansed and sterilised".
Public Conveniences.
"The provision of a public convenience by Maiden Fountain -was
considered by the Committee and instructions given to the Surveyor to
present one or two suggested schemes at a future date".
1915 - Rag Flock.
"Now, however, we have a standard of cleanliness respecting Rag Flock,
why not have a standard for horse hair?".
1919 - Rabies.
"Between April 11th and 14th, a rabid dog was -wandering between Ealing
and Woking and some persons were bitten.
A child was bitten by a dog -which -was afterwards found to be free
from rabies, but arrangements had been made -with the Pasteur Institute
in Paris, so that treatment could be undertaken".