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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
Holborn 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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| Accumulations of Refuse-Removed | 20 | 9 |
| Overcrowding abated | 3 | 1 |
| Other nuisances abated | 7 | 11 |
| Animals improperly kept | 1 | - |
| Manure Receptacles—Provision of | - | 2 |
| Houses. | Factories, etc | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 2 (1)— | ||
| (a) Dirty, dilapidated, damp premises, etc. | 21 | 5 |
| (b) W.C.'s, drains, etc. | 15 | 2 |
| (c) Water cisterns and water supply | 4 | 1 |
| (d) Animals improperly kept | - | - |
| (e) Accumulation of refuse | 3 | - |
| (f) Overcrowding | 2 | - |
| Section 21 (1)—Effluvia | - | - |
| Section 24—Smoke | - | 1 |
| Section 37—Ashbins | 8 | 2 |
| Section 37—Waterclosets | 1 | - |
| Section 38—W.C. dirty or defective, etc. | - | 4 |
| Section 38—W. C. accommodation for sexes | - | 5 |
| Seotion 96—Underground rooms | - | - |
By-Laws as to Houses let-in-lodgings.
At the end of the year 462 houses were registered under these By-laws. Of
these, 281 are in St. Giles and Bloomsbury and 231 in the Holborn District.
There were 778 inspections of these premises, excluding a very large number
of periodical inspections and re-inspections. 120 notices were served for breaches
of the By-laws, in addition to 462 notices that were served for annual cleansing as
required by the By-laws.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Twelve inspections of rag and bone shops were made in the year 1984; no
breach was found of the By-laws made by the London County Council for regulating
the conduct of this business.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
During the year 301 premises were inspected under the above Act, the total
inspections being 366. Eight notices for breaches of the Act were served. At the
end of the year the eight premises were reported to be clear of infestation.