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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
Hackney 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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The following analysis shows the trades followed by the outworkers residing within the Borough:—
| Trade. | No. of Outworkers. | Trade. | No. of Outworkers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flowers, etc. | 65 | Fancy Stationery | 7 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 43 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares, etc. | 4 |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes, etc. | 166 | Feathers | 9 |
| Fur | |||
| Boots and Shoes | 137 | Hats | 1 |
| Brassieres and Corsets | 13 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 3 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 33 | Household Linen Goods | 5 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 59 | Mantles and Costumes | 69 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags, etc. | 258 | Millinery | |
| Overalls | 4 | ||
| Children's Clothing | Pyjamas and Shirts | 4 | |
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, Carnival Goods, etc. | 41 | Shoe Trimmings | |
| Tailoring | 78 | ||
| Chocolates and Sweetmeats (wrapping) | 5 | Ties and Neckwear | 9 |
| Trimmings | |||
| Cleaning, etc., W.A. | Umbrellas | 7 | |
| Clothing | 334 | Underclothing | |
| Coathanger Covering | 5 | Miscellaneous | 37 |
| Collars | Total | ||
| Dolls and Toys | 27 | ||
| Dressing Gowns |
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948,
SECTION 50.
Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, makes the
local authority responsible for the burial or cremation of persons
who have died or been found dead in their area in all cases where it
appears that no other suitable disposal arrangements have been, or
are being, made.
During the year under review, 92 burials were carried out,
comprising
Adults 35
Children 35
Stillborn children 22
This is an increase over the number of cases dealt with each year previously under this section since the commencement of the Act in July, 1948, as shown by the following summary:—
| 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | 49 | 67 | 81 | 92 |