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City of London 1935

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

Published
1936
Pages
96
Tables
102

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102 tables in this report

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1935.
    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, 1935.
    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 1935. Table A.
    Number.Tonnage.Number Inspected.Number of Ves-sels reported as having or having had, during the voyage Infectious Disease on Board.
    Number Inspected. By the Medical Officer of Health.By the Sanitary Inspector.Number reported to be Defective.Number of Vessels on which Defects were Remedied.
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    Table B. (a) Passenger Traffic during 1935:— To and from NON-EUEOPEAN 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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    Rats Destroyed during 1935. TABLE E. (1) On Vessels.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.AprMay.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 op 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 fumi gated 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 or 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.
    1.2.3.4.5.8.7.8.9.
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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.
  • Page 27
    Presumably the chilling of pork and mutton is not an economical proposition at present.
    Steamer.Date of Aerival.Austbalia.New Zealand.C02 Gas.Time Meat on Boabd.
    Hinds.Crops.Hinds.Fores or Crops.
    1935.Per cent.Days.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Steamer.Date of Arrival.Australia.New Zealand.co2 Gas.Time Meat on Board.
    Hinds.Crops.Hinds.Fores or Crops.
    1935.Per cent.Days.
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    The Importers agreed to the latter proposal, and the following is the results of the analyses of the whole of the 21 barrels.
    SO 2 Parts per million.SO 2 Parts per million.
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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.Quantity.No. of seizures
    Tons.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.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption:—
    Tons.owts.qrs.lbs.
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    Meats (Tinned) : —
    Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.
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    P ATS:—
    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.cwtsqrs.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:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Grain and Flour:—
    Tons.owts.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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    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. 1935.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1935.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1935.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
    Sample No.Tin, Grains per pound
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1935.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page
    Date. 1935.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.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.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Thirty-two 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.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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    Legal Proceedings.
    Date.Name of Vessel or Premises.Offence.Police Court.Result.
  • Page 61
    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 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1935.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTALTotal for Years
    1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.
  • Page 63
    APPENDIX I. MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1935. (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    APPENDIX II. Infectious Disease.
    DISEASE.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1935.1935.
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    APPENDIX III.—Small-pox.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IV.—Typhus Fever.
    1935. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.—Scarlet Fever.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VI.—Diphtheria.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    D iphtheria— continued.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—Measles.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Measles— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.—German Measles.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—Erysipelas.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XI.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
    1935.Brought forwarc61
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—T uberculosis (other kinds).
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.—Pneumonia.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    (b) Died, Landed elsewhere or well on Arrival—
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    APPENDIX XIV.—Influenza.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Influenza— continued.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XY.—D ysentery.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    (b) Died, Landed elsewhere or well on Arrival—
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    APPENDIX XYL—Malaria.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. oi Cases.Passenger E or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Malaria— continued.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. o CasePassenge: f or Crew 3. Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVII.—Chicken-pox.
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    Chicken-pox— continued.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
    Date. 1985.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—M UMPS.
    Date. 1935.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    (6) Died, Landed elsewhere or well on Arrival—
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    APPENDIX XX.—M iscellaneous D iseases (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 XXI.—Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Crew.Cases reported. Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXII.-Hospital.
    AdmittedDischarged.Died.Remaining under treatment.
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    APPENDIX XXIII.—Return of Eats Caught and Destroyed during 1935. 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 XXIV. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1935.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Rats.Brown Bats.Species Unknown.Mice.Pats Infected with Plague.
    Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned, «fec.
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    APPENDIX XXV. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONVENTION.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
    1935.
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    Deratisation Certificates— c continued .
    Date. 1935.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. 1935.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. 1935.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXYI.— General Summary , and Analysis,, of the Sanitary Inspections Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1935.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.(SickSeamenreferred toHospitalWater Barges.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Lighters (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, 1934.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously withdrawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1935,
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    APPENDIX XXYI.— General Summary , and Analysis,, of the Sanitary Inspections Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1935.
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.Yearly Average for the 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1935.
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    APPENDIX XXVII.
    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, 1935.
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    APPENDIX XXVIII. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1935.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.1 April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Total.
  • Page 86
    APPENDIX XXIX.—Description of Meat Destroyed.
    YEAR.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &c.Total.
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    APPENDIX XXX.—New Buildings and Sanitary Works.
    Date Plans submitted.Works.Date work reported as completed.
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    APPENDIX XXXI. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Area.Lineal Quayage.
    Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards.
  • Page 88
    APPENDIX XXXII. POWERS.
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    PORT OF LONDON HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.
    Dr.REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1936.Cr.
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.