Agency Details

Agency Number:

TA518

Title:

GEORGE TOWN BOARD OF HEALTH

Start Date:

01 Jan 1887

End Date:

31 Dec 1907

Description:

Take measures for the prevention of disease epidemics, especially through inspection and regulation of cemeteries, domestic and public sanitation, drains, abbatoirs, stables, pig-keeping, offensive trades, food sales and rubbish removal. Report any infectious diseases.

Information Sources:

Legislation Administered:

Legislation Creating:

Public Health Acts 1885 and 1887 (49 Vict No.18, 51 Vict No.35) Appointments made 7 Dec 1887 (HTG 13/12/1887 p.1957) Proclaimed 1 May 1888 (HTG p787)

Legislation Abolishing Agency:

Functions Performed:

•	11 HEALTH CARE [1]
•	26 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION [1]

Subsequent Agencies:

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TA108 GEORGE TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

01 Jan 1907

Series Created By Agency:

•	LA16/1 INWARD CORRESPONDENCE.	01 Jan 1888	31 Dec 1904
•	LA16/2 MINUTES.	01 May 1888	30 Sep 1904
•	LA16/3 BUTTS OF CERTIFICATES ISSUED OF SATISFACTORY HOTEL SANITATION.	01 Nov 1890	30 Nov 1902