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Brentford 1893
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford]
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Number of inspections made 172
,, contraventions of acts and regulations 18
,, complaint notices forwarded to owners 6
verbal cautions given 12
., certificates absent n
,, boats not properly marked 5
,. cabins overcrowded 1
,, ,, requiring painting 1
A case of small pox occurred in the boat " Violet," from Wolverhampton.
During the inspections the boats were generally found in a satisfactory condition,
the cabins being in most cases remarkably clean and comfortable, and the occupants
always very civil and obliging.
I am Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,
HENRY BOTT.
Brentford, April\ 1894. Medical Officer Health.