Agency:
Waratah Board of Health
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1887
End Date:
31 Dec 1907
Description:
To provide health services to benefit the local area through 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. To report any infectious diseases.-----ESTABLISHED BY Cont.-----Waratah Health District proclaimed 1/5/1888 (HTG 1/5/1888 p. 787).~
Legislation Creating:
Public Health Acts 1885 and 1887 (49 Vict No.18, 51 Vict No.35). Appointments made 31/10/1887 (HTG 1/11/1887 p.1700) SEE FUNCTION.........
Subsequent Agencies:
| Waratah Municipal Council (TA139) | 01 Jan 1907 | 02 Apr 1993 |
Series Created By Agency:
| LA74/2 Chairman's Letterbook. | 20 Jan 1891 | 15 Mar 1906 |