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Heston and Isleworth 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Annual Report of the Canal Boat Inspector for the
year ending December 31st, 1905.
Number of visits to Canal 55
Number of Boats inspected 287
Number of Boats conforming the Acts and Regulations 254
Number of Boats contravening the Acts and Regulations 33
Number of men on Boats 407
Number of women on Boats 193
Number of children—
Boys over 5 years 64
Boys 5 years and under 42
— 106
Girls over 5 years 60
Girls 5 Years and under 56
— 116
-222
Total number of adult persons allowed by Certificate to
occupy the 287 Boats 1028
Total number of adults occupying (inclusive of 222
children equal to 111 adults) 711
Number of Boats with fore-cabins 75
| Particulars of Contraventions. | Contraventions. | Remedied. | Outstanding. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration, without a certificate | 9 | 2 | |
| Not properly marked | 2 | 2 | — |
| Cabin in a dirty state | 3 | 3 | — |
| Insufficient ventilation | 10 | 8 | 9, |
| Painting not renewed | 2 | 2 | — |
| Without a proper water vessel | — | ||
| Without a pump | 2 | 2 | — |
| Cabin dilapidated | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Total ... | 43 | 34 |