Description

Admin History:

The Sanitary Committee (later the Health Committee, then the Cleansing and Sanitary Committee) exercised the powers of the Council in relation to offensive trades, smoke nuisances, privy accommodation, night soil and the cleanliness of dwellings and places of business, and any other issue which could affect the health and sanitary conditions of the city and its inhabitants. A full explanation of the powers and responsibilities of the Committee is included with the paper catalogue in the search room.

Description:

TCS/1 Miscellaneous papers, 1876-1913

TCS/2 Infectious diseases and hospital files, 1899-1930

TCS/3 New housing abd lodging housing files, 1893-1921

TCS/4 Miscellaneous, 1899-1935

TCS/5 Modern committee files Not used

TCS/6 Nusiance (housing) files, 1894-1928

TCS/7 Cleansing files, 1895-1930

TCS/8 Maternity and child welfare, 1915-1917

TCS/9 Implementation of s36, Public Health Act 1875, 1914, 1921

TCS/10 Staff files, 1897-1911

TCS/11 Food inspection files, 1901-1929

TCS/12 City Analyst matters, 1905-1915

TCS/13 Licences for offensive trades, 1899-1926

TCS/14 Manufacturing nuisances, 1896-1920