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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Total number of visits of all kinds paid by Inspeetor(s)
during the year 7909
Approximate number of separate premises in area 7297
Number of premises containing each type of sanitary convenience in district (approximate) : —
| W.C.'s into drainage system | Notices served— | ||
| 7,410 | Statutory | 18 | |
| W.C.'s into cesspools | 13 | Informal | 377 |
| Earth closets or privvy middens | 4 | No. of houses, &c., disinfected | 66 |
| Pail closets | 9 | Batches of clothing | 73 |
| Number of premises not connected to public water-supplies | 2 |
Scavenging and Deposition of House Refuse.
There was a recrudescence of the Cricket Plague at the
Slade Green Dump. A new site for tipping is in contemplation.
Legal Proceedings and Results.
No legal proceedings were taken during the year.
Shops Act, 1934.
172 visits were paid during the year. No action was taken
under the above Act.
Smoke Abatement.
During the year alterations to plant were carried out in
one factory where the smoke nuisance was excessive. It is hoped
thus to reduce considerably the amount of smoke emission.
Swimming Baths or Pools.
The Bathing Pool at Marten's Grove has been closed.
Proposals for the substitution of a more up-to-date Bath are
being considered.
Eradication of the Bed Bug.
During the year the Second Sanitary Inspector attended
a fortnight's course on disinfestation held by The Royal
Sanitary Institute.
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