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Port of London 1890
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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21
CANAL BOATS ACT.
During the half-year, 291 canal boats have been inspected, having on board
a population of 690 persons.
One case only of infectious disease has been met with, on the " Elizabeth,"
as already reported.
The master of one barge, " George," of Warwick, No. 66, was fined 10s.
and costs for overcrowding.
18 boats have been registered for the first time.
Further details will be given in the Annual Report required by the Canal
Boats Act.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM COLLINGRIDGE, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health, Port of London.