Northam: Health of Northam: At the last meeting of the Local Board, the Clerk read the replies he had received from different Local Boards with respect to the appointment of a medical officer health, and it was resolved by a large majority that such an officer be not appointed for this parish, a motion that medical officer be appointed being lost. Mr. Pynsent gave notice that he should move, at the next meeting, that a temporary hospital be provided for persons suffering from fever and other infectious diseases, and for the removal of all those who are without proper lodging or accommodation.
[see also Western Times: Wednesday 15th February 1871]
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Referenced
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887