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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Battersea 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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Closing Orders. During 1920, on the representation of the Medical Officer of Health under Section 17 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909, the Council made Closing Orders in respect of each of the following dwelling houses:—
| Premises. | State. | Date of Order. |
|---|---|---|
| 172-174 New Road | The dwelling houses being generally dirty, damp, dilapi-idated, worn out, and with defective sanitary fittings, etc. | 25/2/20 |
| 74 Longhedge Street | The dwelling house being generally dirty, damp, and dilapidated throughout and with defective sanitary fittings, etc. | 25/2/20 |
| 15a, 16, 17, 19 & 27 Arden Street | The dwelling houses being generally dirty, damp, dilapidated and worn out, and with defective sanitary fittings,etc. | 25/2/20 |
| 88 Winstanley Road | The dwelling house being generally dirty,damp, dilapidated and worn out,and with defective sanitary fittings, etc. | 26/5/20 |
| 7 Darien Road | The dwelling house being generally dirty, damp, dilapidated and worn out, and with defective sanitary fittings, etc. | 26/5/20 |
| 118 Usk Road | The dwelling house being generally dirty, damp and dilapidated, and with defective sanitary fittings, etc. | 26/5/20 |
The above-mentioned dwelling-houses, with the exception of
No. 74 Longhedge Street, were unoccupied when represented
for Closing Orders.