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City of London 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

Published
1933
Pages
90
Tables
77

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1932.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    S T A F F— continued. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1932.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    I.—AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE PORT DURING THE YEAR 1932. Table A.
    Number Inspected,Number of Vessels on which Defects were Remedied.Number of Vessels reported as having or having had, during the voyage Infectious Disease on Board.
    Number.Tonnage.By the Medical Officer of Health.By the Sanitary Inspector.Number reported to be Defective.
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    II.-CHARACTER OF TRADE OF PORT. Table B.
    Number of Passengers.1st Class.2nd Class.3rd Class.Tourist.
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    Skilled treatment free of charge and under conditions of secrecy can be obtained at the following clinics at the times stated :—
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    Table C. Cases of Infectious Sickness landed from Vessels.
    Disease.Number of Ca ses during 1932.Average Number of Cases forNumber of vessels
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    Table D. Cases of Infectious Sickness occurring on Vessels during the Voyage, but disposed of prior to arrival.
    Disease.Number of Cases during 1932.Average Number of Cases forNumber of vessels
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    Movements of Vessel:—-
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    Movements of Vessel:—
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    Tne increase in tne number of mice destroyed in the last two years is due principally to the discovery of large numbers of mice in ships carrying grain from Australia and Canada:—
    Year.No. of fumigations.No. of exemptions.Total No. of rats found after fumigation.Total No. of mice found after fumigation.Average No. of rats per vessel.Average No. of mice per vessel.
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    Eats Destroyed during 1932. TABLE E. (1) On Vessels.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year.
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    TABLE F. (2) In Docks, Quays, Wharves and Warehouses.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year.
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    TABLE G. Particulars relating to Plague "Infected" or "Suspected" Vessels arriving in the Port during 1932.
    Name of Vessel.Date of arrival.Whether "Infected" or "Suspected"Method of Rat Destruction employed.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Whether a Certificate of Deratisation was issued.Remarks.
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    TABLE H. Measures of Eat Destruction on Vessels from Scheduled Ports (other than those included in Table G) arriving in the Port during 1932. and number of Certificates issued in respect of such Vessels.
    Total Number of Vessels arriving from Plague-infected Ports.Number of such Vessels fumigated by S02.Number of Dead Bats recovered.Number of such Vessels fumigated by HCN.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of such Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of such Vessels on which measures of Rat Destruction were not employed.Number of Fumigation Certificates issued on Form "Port 11."Number of other Certificates issued.
    Deratisation.Exemption.
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    TABLE I. Measures of Eat Destruction on Vessels (other than those included in Tables G and H) and number of Certificates issued in respect of such Vessels during 1932.
    Number of Vessels fumigated by S02.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of Vessels fumigated by HON.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Dead Rats recovered,Number of Certificates issued on Form " Port 11."Number of other Certificates issued.
    Deratisation.Exemption.
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    VI.—HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES. TABLE J.—Classification of Nuisances.
    Nationality of Vessel.Number inspected during 1932.Defects of original construction.Structural defects through wear and tear.Dirt, Vermin and other conditions prejudicial to health.
    No. of defects reported.No. of vessels concerned.No. of defects reported.No. of vessels concerned.No. of defects reported.No. of vessels concerned.
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    The results of the examination during the year of mutton and lamb, weight 43 lbs. and over, from Australia, New Zealand and South America were as follows:—
    Where from.Carcases examined.Carcases found to be diseased.Carcases found to have Lymphatic Glands missing.
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    Disposal of Condemned Foods:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs Condemned:—
    Dock.Tons.Quantity.No. of seizures.
    cwt.qrs.lbs.
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    The approximate weight of goods condemned and the number of detentions and seizures made annually during the last ten years were as follows:—
    Year.Approximate weight.No. of seizures.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Offal:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit Pulp, &c:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Prepared Foods. &c.:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    In accordance with Article II. (4) of the above-mentioned Regulations, Notices were served for the exportation of the following material:—
    Description and Quantity of Meats and Fats.Where from.Number of Notices served.
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    (3) SAMPLES OF FOOD EXAMINED DURING THE YEAR. ( a ) Bacteriologist—
    Date. 1932.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1932.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
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    Medical Certificates under the Aliens Order were issued in respect of 9 Aliens as follows :—
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    BYE-LAWS—OFFENSIVE CARGOES. Three cases of infringement of the above-mentioned Bye-laws were reported during the period covered by this Report. Written notice was sent to the owners of the lighters:-
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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    DOCKS. The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern. Western and the Gravesend District:—
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    Cleanliness.
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    TABLE OF CANAL BOATS CARRYING CHILDREN ON BOARD.
    Year.No. of Boats.No. of Boats with Children.No. of Children.Average No. of Children per BoatPercentage of Boats with Children.
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    SUMMARY OF CANAL BOATS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1932.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTALTotal job Years
    1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.
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    (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    (b) Sheerness.
    Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    APPENDIX II. Infectious Disease.
    Disease.1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1932.1932.
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    This Table includes all cases actually introduced or occurring within the Port, but does not include cases reported as having occurred on vessels during the voyage which had either recovered or been removed from the vessel before arrival at Gravesend.
    Number.Deaths.Number.Deaths.
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    APPENDIX IV.—C holera.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.—Small-pox.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew 3. Rating.How dealt with
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    APPENDIX VI.—Scarlet Fever.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel:Where from.No. o: Cases.Passenger f or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—Diphtheria.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger : or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1932.NameofVessel.Wherefrom.No. of Cases.Passenger orCrew Rating.Howdealtwith.
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    APPENDIX IX.—M easles.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Measles— continued.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CrewPassenger or Crew Eating.r How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—German Measles.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of. Cases,Passenger. or Crew Rating.How dealt with
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    APPENDIX XL—Erysipelas.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary TubeRculosis— continued.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.—T uberculosis (other kinds).
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIV.—Pneumonia.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XV.—Influenza.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel,Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVI.—D ysentery.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVII.—Malaria.
    Date. 1982.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Malaria— continued.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—Chicken-pox.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Chicken-pox— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XX.—M UMPS.
    Date. 1932.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew , Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XXI.—Miscellaneous Diseases (Classified).
    OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES.Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewere or Well on arrival.OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES.Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.
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    APPENDIX XXII.— Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Cases reported-
    Crew.Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXIII. Vessels and Premises Disinfected from 1st January to 31st December, 1932.
    Month.Reason for Disinfection.Fumigation for Rats, &c.Total.
    Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.Mumps.Chicken-pox.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.German Measles.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Small-pox.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Influenza and Pneumonia
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    APPENDIX XXIV.—Hospital Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
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    APPENDIX XXV.— Return of Rats Caught and Destroyed during 1932. The entire cost of destroying these rats has been borne by the Shipowners and Port of London Authority.
    Jan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dee.Total.
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    APPENDIX XXVI. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1932.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Bats.Brown Bats.Species Unknown.Mice.Bats Infected with Plague.
    Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned, &c.
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    APPENDIX XXVII. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONVENTION. Deratisation Certificates. The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 141:—
    Date.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates — continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigating or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXVIII.— General Summary , and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections of Vessels, &c., in the Port of London, for the year ended 31st December, 1932.
    Foreign .Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.[ Sick Seamenref erred to HospitalWater Bakqes.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Lighters (uninhabited)C'anal Boats
    Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective. To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.No. in District in good condition 31st December, 1931.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.rreviously withdrawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1932
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    APPENDIX XXIX. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1932.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    NUMBER OF NUISANCES IN THE RIVER REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1932.
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    APPENDIX XXX. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1932.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXXI.— Description of Meat Destroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &c.Total.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrslbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    APPENDIX XXXII.—New Buildings and Sanitary Works.
    Date Plans submitted.Works.Date Work reported as completed.
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    APPENDIX XXXIII. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Area.Lineal Quayage.
    Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards
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    PORT OF LONDON SANITARY ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. Dr. REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1933. Cr.
    £s.d.£s.d.£a.d.£s.d.