Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]
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arrangements have been made for carrying on their necessary
work; and that in the event, of any irregularity coming under
the notice of any subordinate officer, such officer be directed to
forthwith officially report the occurrence to the Vestry Clerk,
with a view to the matter being brought under the notice of
the proper Committee, or such action being taken therein as
may be necessary (W. 9, p. 74).
14th October, 1885.—That the Committee do periodically inspect
the Stores at the Stoneyard, at intervals of three months
(W. 9, p. 80).
27th November, 1885.—That the Collectors be required to deliver
their Cash Books and Receipt Books at the Vestry Clerk's office
every alternate Thursday morning made up and balanced to
the previous evening (F. 6, p. 132).
17th December, 1885.—That the Surveyor be instructed to arrange
for the refuse from street gullies to be placed direct into a cart,
inttead of being deposited on the carriageway (V. 15, p. 181).
27th January, 1886.—That the Surveyor be instructed to see that
drainage works are carried out in accordance with the approved
plans for the same, and that builders be required to give notice
to the Surveyor before covering in the drains and connections
(W. 9, p. 153).
11th February, 1886.—That the meetings of the Finance and
House Committee be held in future at three o'clock on alternate
Thursday afternoons (F. 6, p. 146).
18th February, 1886.—That the Surveyor be required to reside in
the Parish, or within half-a-mile of the boundary thereof, in
order that he may be on the spot to deal with any emergency
that may arise (V. 15, p. 212).
22nd February, 1886.—That the present or future Stoneyard Clerk
be required to reside in the Parish (Y. 15, p. 262).
22nd February, 1886.—That any extra men who may be employed
in clearing the streets of snow be supplied at the time of their
engagement with a metal ticket, containing the initials
"S. J. W.," and a number stamped thereon; such ticket to be
given up to the Stoneyard Clerk at the time of payment
(V. 15, p. 262).