London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Hornsey 1947
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year ending 31st December, 1947
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Miscellaneous—continued
Damp-proof courses inserted 40
Paving of yards repaired 71
Rooms cleansed, distempered or papered 437
Premises disinfested of vermin 24
Drinking-water cisterns repaired, cleansed and covered 81
Water supply pipes repaired 64
Water supply (additional) provided 8
Windows and skylights provided or made usable 202
Sub-floor ventilation 70
Floors repaired 221
Walls and ceilings repaired 603
Windowsills repaired 114
Sashcords and fittings repaired 146
Sanitary dustbins provided 69
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed 6
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 187
Food stores provided 9
Sundry items 183
BYELAWS relating to houses intended or used for occupation
by the working classes and let in lodgings or occupied by
members of more than one family
Three houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws during the
year and the following work carried out:—
Byelaws
4 (d) Food stores 1
5 (g) Staircase repairs 1
8 Stairs lighted 1
The following are the particulars of action taken during the year under the provisions of the Shops Act, 1934, relating to the heating of shops:—
| Notices | Complied with | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating provided | 1 | 1 |