Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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.
Road | Number of houses let in lodgings. | Road | Number of houses let in lodgings. |
---|---|---|---|
Beulah Grove | 1 | Derby Road | 2 |
Princess Road | 1 | Belgrave Road | 2 |
Queens Road, Croydon. | 2 | Pawsons Road | 1 |
Ely Road | 5 | Windmill Road | 4 |
Forster Road | 8 | Heathfield Road | 1 |
Wilford Road | 16 | St. Peter's Road | 2 |
Nursery Road | 1 | Alexandra Road | 1 |
St. James Road | 1 | Whitehorse Road | 2 |
Dodge Road | 1 | Grange Road | 1 |
Tamworth Road | 2 | Solhurst Road | 1 |
Bert Road | 1 | Wellesley Road | 1 |
Bensham Manor Road | 1 | South Norwood Hill | 1 |
Clyde Road | 4 | Sydenham Road | 1 |
Canning Road | 2 |
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