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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
Bethnal Green 1875
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green]
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SCAVENGING AND DUSTING.
I am sorry to say there seems to be great neglect in this department.
In nearly all houses visited by us, in the course of our duties,
we find overflowing dust bins, the occupiers complaining that they
have repeatedly asked the dustmen to remove the accumulation, but
wilhout avail.
In conclusion, allow me to offer my sincere thanks to the members
of the Sanitary Committee for their cordial support and valuable
assistance in the performance of my duties.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
GEORGE PADDOCK BATE, M.D.