[Report 1905] / Medical Officer of Health, St Faith's (Union) R.D.C.

  • St. Faith's (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1905
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Credit: [Report 1905] / Medical Officer of Health, St Faith's (Union) R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Mr. Cozens-Hardy adds:—“The Rainfall for 1905 was about \ in. below the average for the last 65 years, but 4J ins. above that of 1904. January, July, and December were very dry ; June and October very wet. Harvest was completed in many districts by August 19th. There was no snow in January, but a rather heavy fall in February.” During the year I have, in company with my Inspector, visited most places in the District, and the following are some of the more important matters that have come under my observation :— Catton :—At “ the Grove ” (occupier, Dr. Osburne). A new system of drainage to properly cemented tank, and overflow tanks some 200 yards from the roads and buildings has been installed. Miss Millard (owner and occupier). Hitherto there has been a nuisance arising from a dead well in the grounds of this house, which has now been obviated by the laying of a drain about 150 yards long, which takes the sewerage quite away from the roads and buildings. Sprowston :—A good deal has been done in this parish during the last few years, and considering that during the past 12 months only 1 case of Typhoid Fever and one case of Diphtheria occurred in the parish, it would seem that the large share of attention that it receives at Mr. Fox’s hands is beginning to have its effect. As the result of inspection, 3 Dairies have been properly drained, better ventilated, and, I hope, the owners convinced that periodic lime washing conduces to the well¬ being of their cows. A large number of people in the parish keep pigs, and in a few instances I have had to condemn the styes as being in too close proximity to dwelling-houses. There are 2 small Laundries in the parish which I have inspected several times, but have nothing to report con¬ cerning them. Wroxham :—An improvement to the drainage of the Laundry (Mr. Trafford, owner), has been carried out. A new Class-room, well ventilated and lighted, has been added to the School during the year. The Managers have also in hand a scheme for improving the Lavatory accom¬ modation at the School, which is desirable.