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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
Southgate 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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| Cesspools emptied and cleansed | 8 |
| Accumulations of refuse and manure removed | 64 |
| Nuisances from keeping of animals abated | 16 |
| Foul ditches, ponds and stagnant water abated | 11 |
| Moveable dwellings (vans and tents) removed | 40 |
| Smoke nuisances abated | 9 |
Dustbins.—Special inspections, following upon information
supplied by the Dustmen, continue to be made in all parts of the
district and amongst all classes of property with the object of
effecting the replacement of defective dustbins.
Altogether, 264 premises were visited in this connection, 209
verbal notices, 47 preliminary notices and 2 statutory notices being
served.
These special inspections alone resulted in the provision of 250
new bins, which included a number of bins supplied following
notices served during 1933.
Premises under Periodical Inspection.—The following premises are kept under periodical inspection. As hitherto, the inspections revealed the fact that they were being satisfactorily administered.
| Description of Premises. | No. in District. |
|---|---|
| Dairies and Milkshops | 33 |
| Cowsheds | 3 |
| Bakehouses | 15 |
| Dining Rooms | 23 |
| Slaughterhouses | 5 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 10 |
| Factories and Workshops | 197 |
| Public House Conveniences | 21 |
| Total | 307 |
HOUSING.
Number of New Houses Erected during the Year 1934:—
| 838 | |
| (i) By the Local Authority | Nil |
| (ii) By other bodies or persons | Nil |