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Croydon 1941

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Houses let in lodgings.
There are 66 houses registered under the Bye laws.
101 visits were made for inspection purposes.
3 notices were served for various amendments.
3 notices were complied with.

The following table gives the situation of these premises.

RoadNumber of houses let in lodgings.RoadNumber of houses let in lodgings.
Beulah Grove1Derby Road2
Princess Road1Belgrave Road2
Queens Road, Croydon.2Pawsons Road1
Ely Road5Windmill Road4
Forster Road8Heathfield Road1
Wilford Road16St. Peter's Road2
Nursery Road1Alexandra Road1
St. James Road1Whitehorse Road2
Dodge Road1Grange Road1
Tamworth Road2Solhurst Road1
Bert Road1Wellesley Road1
Bensham Manor Road1South Norwood Hill1
Clyde Road4Sydenham Road1
Canning Road2

Notices wore served for the conditions and defects found.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
Byelaws relating to the Offensive Trades were adopted during the
latter part of the year 1925.
25 inspections were made of premises where such trades were carried
on and notices issued requiring amendments in accordance with the Byelaws.
The following are on the register: -
Rag and Bone Dealers 24
Gut Scrapers 2
Rabbit Skin Drier 1
27
Rag Flock, Acts, 1911 and 1928.
Five samples were obtained and subjected to analysis, the results
being as follows:-
Number 1 contained 1 part of Chlorine per 100,000
" 2 " 1 " " " "
" 3 " 4parts " " "
" 4 " 2 " " " "
" 5 " 5 " " " "
The five samples conformed to the standard of cleanliness prescribed
under the Rag Flock regulations, 1912, made under the Rag Flock, Act, 1911.
The legal maximum of Chlorine allowed is 30 parts per 100,000.
Smoke Observation.
During the year 18 observations were made of factory chimneys for
the purpose of detecting offences under the Act. Two notices were sent
and amendments carried out to stop the nuisance.
Amusement Houses.
102 visits were made to Theatres, Music Halls, Cinemas and premises where
stage plays are given. Attention was given to the ventilation of the halls
sanitary conveniences, structure and cleanliness of the dressing rooms.
92