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Kingston upon Thames 1921

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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LABORATORY WORK.
Arrangements are made whereby general practitioners
send material for pathological and bacteriological examinations
to the Clinical Research Association, and the cost is
met by the Council.
The issue of Diphtheria antitoxin is made through two
chemists, and is available at all times.
Anti-Influenza vaccine is issued to the local doctors
through the Public Health Department.
LIST OF ADOPTIVE ACTS & BYE-LAWS IN
FORCE IN THE BOROUGH.
Adoptive Acts. Date of Adoption.
Public Libraries Acts 1st March, 1881
Baths and Washhouses Acts 28th July, 1896
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890 1st July, 1891
Private Street Works Act, 1892
Bye-Laws relating to the following matters are in force
within the Borough:—
Nuisances allowed 28th November, 1881
Slaughter-houses ,, 28th November, 1881
Common Lodging Houses ,, 28th 'November, 1881
Sanitary Convenience ,, 11th May, 1899
Houses let in Lodgings ,, 31st October, 1911
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
The Veterinary Surgeon, Mr. Edwards, inspected the
dairies and cowsheds with me at intervals, and on the whole
we found the conditions satisfactory.

The Sale of Food and Drugs Acts are administered by the Surrey County Council, and the following table shows action taken in the Borough during the year:—

Articles.Analysed.Adulterated or Deteriorated.Prosecutions. Convictions
FormalInformalTotal.FormalInformalTotal.
Milk97...975...521
Butter71421...22......
Lard213...............
Sugar...11...............
Other Articles102131781563
Totals1163715312102284

In order to prevent duplication, action taken under the
Public Health Acts or Bye-laws, Condition of Slaughterhouses,
Disinfection, Housing, etc., are included under the
Annual Report of the Sanitary Inspector.