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City of London 1934

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

Published
1935
Pages
102
Tables
86

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    List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1934.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1934.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    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.
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    Table B. ( a ) Passenger Traffic during 1934:— To and from NON-EUROPEAN Countries.
    Number of Passengers.1st Class.2nd Class.3rd Class.Tourist.
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    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.
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    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. Measures of Bat 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 Bats 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.
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    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.
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    VI.—HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES. TABLE J.—Classification of Nuisances.
    Nationality of Vessel.Number inspected during the year.Defects of original construction.Structural defects through wear and tear.Dirt, Vermin and other conditions prejudicial to health.
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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.
    cwts.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.cwtsqrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Meats (Tinned):—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fats:—
    Tons.CWts.qrs.lbs.
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    Offal:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fish:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit (Tinned and Bottled):—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit Pulp, &c.:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Vegetables:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs,
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    Vegetables (Tinned)
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Nuts:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Provisions, &c.:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Grain and Flour:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Confectionery:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Prepared Foods, &c.:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Sundries:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    (3) SAMPLES OF FOOD EXAMINED DURING THE YEAR. (a) BACTERIOLOGIST
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
    Sample No.
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    (b) Analyst—
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1984.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926. The following samples were examined by the Agricultural Analyst:—
    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1934.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    BYE-LAWS—OFFENSIVE CARGOES. Twenty 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. 1934.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
  • Page 62
    DOCKS. The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern, Western and the Gravesend District:—
  • Page 64
    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.
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    SUMMARY OF CANAL BOATS FOE THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1934.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTAL1929.Total for Years1933.
    1930.1931.1932.
  • Page 66
    APPENDIX I. MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1934. (a) G ravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    APPENDIX II. Infectious Disease.
    disease.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1934.1934.
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    APPENDIX III.—Small-pox.
    Date. 1984.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—M easles.
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    ( b ) D ied, L anded elsewhere or well on A rrival—
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    APPENDIX VIII.-G erman M easles.
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How deait with.
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    German Measles-Continued
    1934. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.no. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 20Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 57Passenger or Crew Eating.How dealt with.
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    (b) Died, Landed elsewhere or wellon Arrival—
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    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—P neumonia.
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.—I nfluenza.
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—M iscellaneous Diseases (Classified).
    Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.
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    APPENDIX XX.—V enereal D iseases.
    Number of Cases reported.
    Crow.Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXL—Hospital. Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
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    APPENDIX XXII.—R eturn of R ats C aught and D estroyed during 1934. 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.
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    APPENDIX XXIII. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1934.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Rata.Brown Bats.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.
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    APPENDIX XXIV. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONYENTION. D eratisation C ertificates. The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 160 :—
    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1984.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1934.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXV.— G eneral S ummary, and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections of Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1934.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.SickSeamenreferred to HospitalWater Barges.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.SailLighters (uninhabited)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 be Cleaned.No. in District in good condition 31st December, 1933.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously withdrawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1934.
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    APPENDIX XXVI. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1934.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXVII. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1934.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.Ootober.November.December.Totals.
  • Page 90
    APPENDIX XXVIII.—D escription of M eat D estroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &cTotal.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    APPENDIX XXIX.—N ew B uildings and S anitary W orks.
    Date Plans submitted.Works.Date work reported as completed.
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    APPENDIX XXX. 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 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. Dr. EEYENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1935. Cr.
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.