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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
Orpington 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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| 6th Dec., 1937. Approx. No. of houses without main water. | |
|---|---|
| Beech Road | 10 |
| Fairchilds (Main available but not used by Owners) | 13 |
| Highfield Road | 16 |
| Hill crest Road (About half of road only from Stock Hill has main) | 17 |
| King's Road (Two houses have private main from Norheads Lane) | 60 |
| Lebanon Gardens (Two supplied from Sutherland Avenue) | 9 |
| Lillie Road | 1 |
| Melody Road | 29 |
| Moselle Road (Four supplied from St. Winifred's Road) | 15 |
| Mount Pleasant (Greater part have private services from Polesteeple Hill) | 12 |
| Oaklands Lane | 11 |
| Rose Hill Road | 5 |
| St. Mary's Grove | 5 |
| Sunning vale Avenue (South portion) | 45 |
| Swievelands Hill | 24 |
| The Grove | 41 |
| Upper Drive | 9 |
| Village Green Avenue | 10 |
| Yew Tree Path | 4 |
| York Road | 1 387 |
PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The whole of the District has a weekly collection of house
refuse carried out by direct labour. The refuse is disposed of
on the Bradford system.
The Council do not undertake the disposal of the contents
of earth closets or the collection of trade refuse.
A special cesspool emptying tank is available for emptying
cesspools, the contents of which are deposited on agricultural
land.
HOUSING.
I. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 541
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 2334