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Camberwell 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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of 300,000 gallons ; it is equipped with a filter and aeration plant
and the water is chemically tested.
There is no privately-owned swimming bath or pool open to
the public in Camberwell.
Inspection of Schools.
The sanitary conveniences at the Public Elementary Schools
and numerous private schools in the Borough were inspected during
the year and were found to be maintained in a satisfactory
condition.
Common Lodging Houses.
There were 5 common lodging houses in the Borough at the
end of the year registered for the accommodation of male lodgers.
There are 428 beds available for use by lodgers in these registered
houses.
The Sanitary Inspectors paid 173 visits to these premises
during the year. It was necessary to serve 4 notices.
The following table gives particulars of the addresses of the licensed common lodging houses in Camberwell and the accommodation available at each premises:—
| Ward No. | Situation of house. | Number of lodgers for which licensed. Males. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124, Camberwell Road | 245 |
| 9 | 168, Meeting House Lane | 26 |
| 9 | 184, Meeting House Lane | 10 |
| 10 | 20-22, High Street | 107 |
| 14 | 80, Church Street | 40 |
Rats and Mice Destruction Act.
During the year, 194 investigations were made by the Sanitary
Inspectors following complaints of alleged rat infestations.
In 9 instances it was necessary to serve notices upon the
occupiers of land or premises requiring the abatement of the
nuisance.
The period 4th to 9th November of this year was appointed by
the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for the observance of
National Rat Week.
The activities of the Council with a view to the destruction of
rats and mice during this period were as follows : —
Copies of a specially designed double-crown poster were
displayed at the Municipal Buildings and on the Council sand-bins
throughout the Borough. Five thousand copies of the following
handbill were distributed from the Public Libraries, Baths, and
Infant Welfare Centres in the Borough.