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Lambeth 1864

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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Table: TABLE LPARISH OF ST. MARY, LAMBETH.R eturn , showing the number and nature of Nuisances Inspected and the taken to remove or abate them,with the results from the 25th March, 1863, to the 25th Murch, 1864.

TABLE L

PARISH OF ST. MARY, LAMBETH.

R eturn , showing the number and nature of Nuisances Inspected and the taken to remove or abate them,

with the results from the 25th March, 1863, to the 25th Murch, 1864.

Number of Cases of Nuisances.Houses in an unwholesome condition, cleanscd.Houses with bad drainage, drained.Cesspools Emptied.Dust-blns Emptied.Dung, Garbage, Ac., Removed.REMARKS.
276051948930829890In most instances several visits were necessary before the cause of nuisance was removed.
Drain Obstructions Removed.Lots of Swine (con-risting of MB Pigs) removed or nuisance abated.Offensive smells from Trades, Ac., abated.Yards Paved.Foul Urinals Cleansed.New Ashpits constructed.
12737579511132
1 Water supplied to Houses.Slaughter Houses Inspected.Cow-houses Inspected.Hake-houses Inspected.Notices Served.Summonses Issued.
15912110920368419