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St James's 1891

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]

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drainage, and water supply of drains; securing
the cleanliness of milk vessels; and prescribing
precautions to be taken for protecting milk
against infection or contamination. (Sec. 28.)
(c) With respect to water-closets, earth closets, privies,
ashpits, cesspools, and receptacles for dung. (Sec.
39.)
By the Sanitary Authority:—
(a) With respect to the keeping of water-closets supplied
with sufficient water for their effective action.
(Sec. 39.)
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(b) As to the decent conduct of oersons using any public
lavatories, ashpits, or sanitary conveniences (in
addition to regulations with respect to the
management thereof). (Sec. 45.)
(c) For securing the cleanliness and freedom from
pollution of tanks, cisterns, and other receptacles
for storing water for domestic or drinking purposes.
(Sec. 50.)
(d) For removing to hospital, and keeping in hospital as
long as necessary, any persons infected with a
dangerous infectious disease, who are brought
within their district by any vessel. (Sec. 66.)
(e) With respect to the management and charges for the
use of the mortuary. (Sec. 88.)
(f) For fixing the number of persons who may
occupy a house or part of a house which is let in
lodgings or occupied by members of more than