[Report 1893] / Medical Officer of Health, Cannock U.D.C.

  • Cannock (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1893
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Credit: [Report 1893] / Medical Officer of Health, Cannock U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I was in many cases informed that the masters of the boats tnade their homes in their own towns, and that they liad no desire foi‘ their wives and children to travel with tliem, unless in cas.-s of necessity. Since the Coal Strike, some were compelled to close their homes, and bring their wives with them, owing to poverty. During my inspections of the cabins I iiave directcl my- attention more especially in ascertaining whether any of the occupants had been or were suffering from any kinds of sickness during the cholera and small po.v epidemic. 1 am pleased to report that only two cases of sickne.ss came under my notice, and that no case of Infectious disease was met with throughout the yeir. The sick persons were suffering from nothing more than sevei-e colds, ami were attended by a doctor while staying at tlie whaid. I have again pleasui’e in reporting that during my ins])ections, I have received civility from the masters, and they have showed willingness to remler any' assistance for my' e.Kamination of the boat, and that, genei'ally, I have found botli the occupants and tlie cabins clean. 1 have to report that during the outbreak of Small Pox in the adjoining town of Walsall, instructions wei-e given as to pi-ecautions advisable, to prev'ent this disea.se. I am. Gentlemen, Sanitai-y Inspector’s Office, liOcal Hoard, Cannock, .January 15th, 1894. Your obedient .servant, JOHN PKAKE, Inspector of Canal Hoats.