[Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Southampton Port Health Authority.

Southampton (England). Port Health Authority.

Date:: 1906

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Credit: [Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Southampton Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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and eflfects counted as one article but disinfected separately), were removed to West Quay Hospital, and disinfected in the Steam Disinfector, and returned to the various vessels from which they were removed. REGULATIONS. The proposed Regulations under Section 125 of the Public Health Act, 1875, for dealing with the removal of persons brought within the district of the Port Sanitary Authority by any ship infected with a dangerous infectious disease, which had been submitted to the Local Government Board, were again considered with the Board’s suggested amendments thereto. The Committee, after further considering the matter, Instructed the Port Medical Officer to visit the Local Govern¬ ment Board and point out that the Committee were of opinion that the proposed regulations would be of no advan¬ tage to them, particularly in view of the measures at present in force for boarding vessels in the River. The Local Government Board under the circumstances expressed their willingness to fall in with the views of the Port Sanitary Authority. RATS. The total number of rats caught and destroyed during the year amounted to 23,203, also 169 mice, viz. :—On vessels, 12,315 ; in stores and wharves. Docks, 10,888 rats and 169 mice. The number ol rats destroyed in 1905 was 39,986, and in 1904, 47,813. WATER SUPPLY. The water barges supplying vessels and yachts in the port with drinking water were frequently inspected, and found in a satisfactory condition. CONSULAR CERTIFICATES. During the year over 850 certificates as to the health of the Borough and Port have been issued to various Consuls in the Town at their request.

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