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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 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Complaints.—Complaints were received in respect of 303
alleged nuisances. All the premises concerned were inspected
and, where nuisances were found, the necessary steps were taken
to have them abated.

Table: Premises periodically inspected.—The following premises were visited periodically during the year, and any matters requiring attention were dealt with: —

Premises periodically inspected.—The following premises were visited periodically during the year, and any matters requiring attention were dealt with: —

Description of Premises.No. in District.
Dairies and milkshops32
Ice-cream premises68
Bakehouses30
Restaurant kitchens35
Slaughter-houses5
Butchers' shops52
Fish shops23
Food shops269
Factories, workshops and outworkers' work-places485
Cinemas7

Table: Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.—Seven forma] applications for certificates under these Acts were received. In each instance the necessary repairs were carried out by the owners.

Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.—Seven forma] applications for certificates under these Acts were received. In each instance the necessary repairs were carried out by the owners.

Petroleum Acts, etc.—Two-gallon can stores.Bulk stores.
Number of licences in force 684028
Carbide of Calcium and Hydro Carbon.— Number of licences in force 6--
Poisons and Pharmacy Act.— Number of licences in force 2--

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The premises where petrol is stored are visited regularly and
a list with particulars is sent to the Superintendent of the Fire
Brigade each year.
Rag Flock Act.—Ten visits have been made to upholsterers'
premises where rag flock is used.
Shops Acts.—Regular inspections have been made in regard
to the closing of shops at the hours set out in the Shops (Early
Closing) Act, Generally speaking this Act is well observed, but