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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
Crayford 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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| Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, Whitehall Cottages, Whitehall Lane. | The old defective drains at these dwellings have been grubbed up and a new drainage system constructed. Also other house repairs were executed. |
| Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, Perry Farm Cottages. | These five cottages have been re-drained into a septic tank in lieu of the existing cesspool, which was within a few feet of the premises, five new brick water closets built furnished complete with flushing apparatus, the water supply carried over each of five sinks in the usual way and five new ash bins provided. |
| Nos. 1,2, 3, 4. 5. G, 7, 8, 9, 10, Manchester Row. | Considerable repairs have been carried out to these cottages, including the provision of five new grates, new doors and windows, and the whole painted externally. |
| Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, Orchard Terrace. Star Hill. | These cottages have received attention during 1925, and repairs executed. |
A good deal still remains to be done relative to
housing inspection, but this part of the work must of
necessity be done slowly and tactfully.
Whilst on the question of housing inspection numerous
cases of overcrowding are found, but very little can
be done, having regard to the housing shortage.
Another point of importance is the nuisance from damp
houses. A lot of small dwellings inspected are found
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