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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Shoreditch 1886
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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10,007 private dust bins were inspected, of which 2,369
required emptying.
SCAVENGING.
The roadways have been satisfactorily attended to by the
Contractors, excepting after the fall of snow in January. Reports
thereon wore presented to the Vestry, but no action was taken.
WATERING OF ROADS.
This work has been satisfactorily done.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
HUGH ALEXANDER,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.