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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 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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ARTICLES DISINFECTED AT VESTRY'S OVEN.
Beds 618
Pillows 1118
Palliasses 408
Bolsters 887
Sundries 2802
Total 5298
ARTICLES DESTROYED AND REPLACED BY
THE VESTRY.
Beds 18
Palliasses 28
Bolsters 8
Pillows 7
Sofa bed squabs 0
Total 56
DISINFECTANTS.
During the months of June, July, August, September, October
and part of November, 3½ tons of disinfectants were given away at the
Town Hall to 6505 applicants.
FOOD
Condemned and destroyed, being unfit for human consumption.
Beef 25 lbs.
„ (Salt) 25 „
Pork (Pickled) 15 ,,
Mutton (Leg) 4 ,,
Kidneys 1 doz.
Plaice 2.trunks
Salmon and Sardines 140 tins
Crabs 70
Rabbits 36
Cucumbers 23