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Ilford 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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All these were investigated at once, and accordingly dealt
with as necessity demanded.
GIPSIES AND TENT DWELLERS.
Considerable trouble was given by these people during the
past year. The annoyance caused by them however must, I
think, diminish as the land becomes built over. The system
adopted of calling upon the Police for assistance in order to
prevent a breach of the peace, and going to the encampment
with some men and a chain-horse to draw the vans on the
highway, and by generally worrying them, also tends to keep
these most undesirable visitors out of the district.
PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS.
1. Cowsheds (7). These are situated as follows:—
Hainault Farm, Chadwell
Padnall Corner (2), Chadwell
White Rose Hall, Barkingside
245, High Road, rear of
New Road
Green Lane
All these have been visited, and on the whole they have
been kept in a satisfactory condition. It is, however, quite
necessary to visit them frequently, as in one or two cases the
occupiers are inclined to show laxity in the care of the premises
as regards cleanliness.
2. Dairies & Milkshops (51). These have been
frequently visited, and careful attention given so as to obtain