Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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In speaking of the saniatry condition in my
last year's report I made the following remarks:—
"Premises in general, especially the back yards
and gardens of the working class houses, with but
few exceptions, were very clean and well kept.
This is a very important factor in regulating the
health of a district, and I have no hesitation in
saying that the excellent conditions prevailing are
largely due to the thoroughness, tact and ability
with which your Sanitary Inspector (Mr. Wheeler)
does his work." I would reiterate those remarks
this year.
I shall comment, where necessary, upon the
items of this report under their respective headings,
but I wish first to again tender my appreciative
thanks to the Chairman and Members of the
Sanitary Committee for their invariable courtesy
and consideration; to the Clerk, Surveyor, Kate
Collector and their respective stafls, for help always
most willingly given; and lastly to your Sanitary
Inspector for his continued and unselfish assistance,
which is invaluable to me.
I am Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
ED WD. G. GIBBS-SMITH.