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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
Port of London 1890
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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The Report also contains information with respect to—
| (1) | Small Pox. |
| (2) | Training Ships. |
| (3) | Scarlet Fever. |
| (4) | Other Diseases. |
| (5) | The Hospital. |
| (6) | The River and Sewage. |
| (7) | Cholera. |
| (8) | Unsound Food. |
| (9) | Water Barges. |
| (10) | Infected Clothing. |
| (11) | The Staff. |
| (12) | The Canal Boats Act. |
We again have much satisfaction in being able to report the continued
healthy condition of the Port, very few cases of infectious disease having
occurred during the past half-year.
In connection with that portion of the Report, paragraphs 6 and 7 on
page 6, entitled " Unsound Food," we suggest that all expenses out of pocket
and the time of the Inspectors should be charged to the Consignees.
We have to report that, in consequence of the resignation of Mr. William
Henry Lewis, one of the Inspectors of the Port, we took steps to fill the
vacancy, and, from a considerable number of applicants, we have selected
Thomas William Bailey. He has now been on probation for some time, and,
as Dr. Collingridge reports that he does his work in a satisfactory manner,
we now beg to recommend his appointment by your Honourable Court until
Lady Day next at wages of 30s. a week.
All which we submit to the judgment of this Honourable Court. Dated
this second day of September, 1890.
Geo. T. Thornes.
Frank Tayler.
J. Siieppard Scott.
cornelcus barham.
G. W. Pimm.
John Akers.
W. G. Howard.
Thomas Wildash.