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City of London 1933

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

Published
1934
Pages
104
Tables
82

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  • Page 7
    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1933.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    STAFF — continued. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1933.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
  • Page 12
    I.—AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE PORT DURING THE YEAR 1933. Table A.
    Number.Tonnage.Number By the Medical Officer of Health.Inspected. By the Sanitary Inspector.Number reported to be Defective.Number of Vessels on which Defects were Remedied.Number of Vessels reported as having or having had, during the voyage Infectious Disease on Board.
  • Page 12
    To and from NON-EUROPEAN Countries.
    Number of Passengers.1st Class.2nd Class.3rd Class.Tourist.
  • Page 28
    Table C. Cases of Infectious Sickness landed from Vessels.
    Disease.Number of Cases during the Year.Number of vessels concerned.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years
    Passengers.Crew.
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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 the Year.Number of vessels concerned.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years
    Passengers.Crew.
  • Page 29
    On 1st February a letter was received from the Ministry of Health confirming the above information.
  • Page 42
    Particulars concerning those rats found to be harbouring X. cheopis are as follows :—
    Date.Rat. Species and Sex.Dock.First Port of Loading.Fleas.
    X. Cheopis.C. Fasciatus.
  • Page 43
    TABLE SHOWING RATS EXAMINED BY ZONES, SPECIES AND MONTHS.
    Zones1933. FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1934. JanuaryTotal for whole period.
    Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.Bl.Br.
  • Page 43
    TABLE SHOWING TOTALS OF DIFFERENT SPECIES OF FLEAS EXAMINED EACH MONTH.
    Species1933. FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1934. JanuaryTotals
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    TABLE SHOWING C. FASCIATUS AND TOTAL-FLEA INDICES EACH MONTH.
    1933. FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1934. January
  • Page 44
    Rats Destroyed during 1933. 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 inYear.
  • Page 44
    TABLE G. Measures of Rat Destruction on Plague "Infected" or "Suspected" Vessels or Vessels from Plague Infected Ports arriving in the Port during the Year.
    Total Number of such Vessels arriving.Number of such Vessels fumigated by S02.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels fumigated by HCN.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels on which measures of Rat Destruction were not carried out.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.
  • Page 44
    TABLE H. Deratisation Certificates and Deratisation Exemption Certificates issued during the Year.
    NET TONNAGE.Number of Ships.Number of Deratisation Certificates Issued.Number of Deratisation Exemption Certificates issued.Total Certificates issued.
    After Fumigation with.After Trapping, Poisoning, &c.Total.
    HCN.Sulphur.HCN. and Sulphur.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
  • Page 51
    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.
  • Page 51
    Disposal of Condemned Foods:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs Condemned:—
    Dock.Quantity.No. of seizures.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 52
    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.
  • Page 52
    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 53
    Offal— continued.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 54
    Vegetables:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 55
    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) B acteriologist—
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Sample No.
    123456
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    Sample No.
    12345
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
  • Page 63
    The six Training Ships now within the district of the Port of London Sanitary Authority are as follows:—
  • Page 63
    The following cases of Infectious Disease occurred on these vessels during the year:—
  • Page 63
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Offence.Police Court.Result.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Offence.Police Court.Result.
  • Page 64
    BYE-LAWS—OFFENSIVE CARGOES. Six 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. 1933.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
  • Page 66
    The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern, Western and the Gravesend District:—
  • Page 68
    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 Boat.Percentage of Boats with Children.
  • Page 69
    SUMMARY OF CANAL BOATS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1933.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTAL1928.Total for Years1932.
    1929.1930.1931.
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    MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1933. (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarchA prilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    Infectious Disease.
    Disease.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1933.1933.
  • Page 71
    APPENDIX III.—Cholera.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IV.—Small-pox.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.—Scarlet Fever.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Scarlet Fever— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VI.—D iphtheria.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—Enteric Fever.
    1983. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—Measles.
    1983. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Measles—conitued
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of cases.Passenge or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.—German Measles.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. oi Cases.Passenger : or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—Erysipelas.
    Date; 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XI.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
  • Page 75
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.1 Where from. Brought forwardNo.of Cases 4Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 48Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of 2ases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—Tuberculosis (other kinds).
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.—P neumonia.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIV.—I nfluenza.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Influenza— continued.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassengers Crew . Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XV.—Dysentery.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVI.—Malaria.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Malaria— continned
    Date 1933Name of VesselWhere from Brought forwardNo of Cases 5Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with
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    APPENDIX XVII—Chicken-pox
    Date 1983Name of VesselWhere fromNo of CasesPassenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with
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    Chicken-pox— continued
    Date 1933Name of VesselWhere fromNo of CasesPassenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with
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    APPENDIX XVIII—Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis
    Date 1933Name of VesselWhere fromNo of CasesPassenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with
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    APPENDIX XIX— MUMPS
    Date 1933Name of Vessel Where fromNo of CasesPassengers or Crew RatingHow dealt with
  • Page 82
    APPENDIX XX—Miscellaneous Diseases (Classified)
    Landed from VesselsDied, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrivalLanded from VesselsDied, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival
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    APPENDIX XXI.—Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Crew.Cases reported-Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXII.-Hospital Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
  • Page 84
    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.Dec.Total.
  • Page 85
    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1933.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Rats.Brown Rats.Species Unknown.Mice.Rats Infected with Plague.
    Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned, &c.
  • Page 85
    The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 136 :—
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found deac after Fumigation or Trapping
  • Page 86
    Deratisation Certi „cates— continued.
    Date. 1933.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead a „er Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1983.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. 1933.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
  • Page 89
    APPENDIX XXYI.—G eneral Summary , and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections of Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1933.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.SickSeamenreferred to HospitalWater Barges.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Lighters (uningabited)CanalBoats
    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 bo Cleaned.No. in District in good condition 31st December, 1932.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously withdrawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1933.
    11,8812071,874144.1531,5358532322935102092458410659444320516—6,16956386037613111—12
    Inspections.Docks and River.No.Nationalities.No.
  • Page 90
    NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1933.
    DESCRIPTION OF NUISANCES.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
  • Page 90
    NUMBER OF NUISANCES IN THE RIVER REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1933.
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    NUMBEE OP NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1933.
    Description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
  • Page 92
    APPENDIX XXIX.—Description of Meat Destroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &cTotal.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.Iba.Tons, cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 93
    DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OP THE PORT OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITY.
    Water Area.Lineal Quayage.
    Docks.Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards
  • Page 96
    PORT OF LONDON SANITARY ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.
    Dr.REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1934.Cr.
    £sd.£8.d.£8.d.£s.d.