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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

Wimbledon 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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RESULT OF SERVICE OF NOTICES.
(1) Legal Proceedings.
Legal proceedings were instituted against the owner of a dwelling house
for failing to comply with an Abatement Notice. The case, which was heard in
the owner's absence, was proved, and £5.15.6. costs were imposed, and an
Abatement Order made. The Order was not complied with, and the work was
carried out by the Local Authority in default, and the owner paid the cost of
the works.
(2) Nuisances abated and defects remedied.

Table: The following is a summary of nuisances abated and defects remedied under the supervision of the Public Health Inspectors:-

The following is a summary of nuisances abated and defects remedied under the supervision of the Public Health Inspectors:-

Drainage and sanitary fittings.
Examined and tested136
Reconstructed57
Cleansed103
Soil pipes and ventilation shafts repaired or renewed12
Inspection chamber covers renewed8
Fresh air inlets repaired or renewed14
Mew W.C. pans provided34
Water waste preventors repaired or renewed22
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired or renewed69
New lavatory basins provided5
New baths provided2
New glazed sinks provided2
Waste pipes trapped, repaired or renewed7
Gully surrounds repaired12
Miscellaneous41
General housing repairs.
Roofs repaired102
Yards paved or repaired13
Dampness remedied107
Damp-proof courses provided16
Sub-floor ventilation provided4
Walls and ceilings repaired229
New ceilings constructed4
Walls cleansed198
Ceilings cleansed67
Floors repaired or renewed55

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