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Hornsey 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Ice-cream.—There fire 33 premises in the Borough at
which ice-cream is sold, and these were frequently inspected
during the summer.
Rag Flock Act.—There are 16 Upholsterers' premises in
the Borough, but at one only is Hag Flock used. During the
year frequent inspections have been made at each of these premises,
and no contravention of the Act has been found.
Poisons and Pharmacy Act.—Two applications have been
made under the Poisons and Pharmacy Act for the renewal of
licences to sell poisonous; substances for agricultural and horticultural
purposes, and the licence was issued iu each case.
Petroleum Stores.—There are 35 Petroleum Stores on
the Register, and 82 inspections were made during the year.
Nuisances, Drainage, &c.—Two hundred and forty complaints have been received during the year, classified as follows:—
| Obstructed or defective drains | 29 |
| Defective sanitary fittings | 22 |
| Dirty and defective condition of premises | 48 |
| Dampness of premises | 23 |
| Defective roofs | 24 |
| Water in basement | 6 |
| Burst water pipes | 9 |
| Accumulation of refuse | 5 |
| Defective and dirty condition of drinking water cistern | 5 |
| Want of dust-bins | 20 |
| Overcrowding | 2 |
| Rats | 3 |
| Other nuisances | 44 |
| 240 |
At 53 premises the drains have been tested, examined,
exposed, etc.
On complaint ... ... ... ... ... 35
After infectious diseases ... ... ... 18
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The usual intimations were issued, and where necessary
statutory notices served as follows: —