[Report 1895] / Medical Officer of Health, Oldham County Borough.

  • Oldham (England). County Borough Council. nb2004302054.
Date:
1895
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Credit: [Report 1895] / Medical Officer of Health, Oldham County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Insanitary Dwellings Sub-Committee have devoted a great amount of time to the unpleasant task of inspecting the various properties reported to them, and as will be seen have closed a considerable number of the worst dwellings. A deputation visited the Hull Congress of the British Institute of Public Health, and on their return issued a report, which I believe was interesting to the Committee. There is also appended a report on the Oldham Water supply with special reference to its plumbo-solvent action, in connection with which I am deeply indebted to Mr. Wood for his invaluable assistance. The coming year promises to be as busy as the one just past, and with schemes on hand for two new Destructors, and the alteration and development of Westhulme Hospital, the Committee are doing work which will bring Oldham into the very front rank as a town where sanitary arrange¬ ments are very complete and of the most modern type. I beg to tender my thanks to the Committee for the considerate treatment I have constantly received at their hands, and I wish to take this opportunity of recognising the excellent work done by the staff of Inspectors, and especially the hearty co-operation and sacrifice of time by Mr. Chambers, which has rendered possible the issue of the fortnightly printed report which has, I believe, proved a real convenience to the Committee. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, CHAS. H. TATTERSALL, Medical Officer of Health.