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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
St Saviour's (Southwark) 1899
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Saviour's]
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| Total. | |
|---|---|
| Cellars disused for Dwellings | 1 |
| New Soil Pipes provided | 33 |
| Sanitary Conveniences provided for Workpeople | 47 |
| Workshops Oieansed and Whitewashed | 29 |
| Basement Floors Excavated and Ventilated | 11 |
| Nuisances from Animals being kept, abated | 3 |
| Areas Whitewashed | 24 |
| Areas Drained | 2 |
| Syphon Cisterns fitted to W.C.'s | 84 |
| Manure Receptacles provided or reconstructed | 6 |
| Cowsheds Limewashed and Paved | 1 |
UNSOUND FOOD SEIZED AND CONDEMNED.
1079 Bags of Potatoes.
484 Tubs of Strawberries.
305 Baskets of Pears.
682 Baskets of Black Currants.
54 Tubs of Raspberries.
120 Baskets of Plums.
30 Bags of Turnips.
400 Tins of Condensed Milk.
1520 Carcases of Frozen Sheep.
Owing to a recent decision of the magistrate at the police
court, which was upheld at Quarter Sessions on appeal, a much
larger quantity of fruit was destroyed than in former years, on
the application of the Borough Market Salesmen.
Total amount of Fines and Costs re police-court
• proceedings £252 15 0