Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1929
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HOUSE AND TRADE REFUSE.
HOUSE AND TRADE REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house and trade refuse disposed of during the year ended December, 1929:—
Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
---|---|---|---|---|
House Refuse to Barge | 2,566 | 4,957 | 14 | 2 |
„ „ „ Destructor | 10,024 | 17,643 | 6 | 2 |
Trade Refuse „ Barge | 3,201 | 3,622 | 11 | 0 |
„ „ „ Destructor | 927 | 581 | 3 | 2 |
Totals | 16,718 | 26,804 | 15 | 2 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:-
Fellmongers | 3 |
Glue and size makers | 3 |
Fatmelters | 3 |
Dresser of Fur Skins | 6 |
MORTUARY.
Total number of infectious bodies removed | 16 |
Total number of bodies removed | 64 |
STREET MARKETS. The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily.
Number of Licences in operation | 681 |
Applications on waiting list | 20 |
Income £2,435 17s. Od |
There have been eight prosecutions during the year for
infringements of the Act.
DRAINAGE WORK. Hereunder will be found particulars of drainage work, &c., carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1929:—
Drains Tested | 482 |
Intimation Notices served | 35 |
Visits to Underground Conveniences | 386 |
Other Visits | 3,299 |