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Deptford 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Summary of Sanitary Work—continued.

Number of District.Comparative figures for 1930.
1234567Totals
Drains entirely reconstructed22084124288643
Drains partially reconstructed15103128122989
Drains unstopped and cleansed34222322172830176
Soil and vent pipes renewed or repaired10781042044103
Miscellaneous repairs, etc., to drainage333832401883152396
Premises in which repairs were effected to w.c's.1871702982499320026514621186
Dustbins provided104107571139210071644673
Repairs effected to windows82237691471229724778617
Stoves and coppers repaired616272107816937489401
Sinks and waste-pipes repaired or renewed33114471456424128555294
Flooring repaired or renewed12328546355041301252
Fish shops limewashed2024527222839165104
Bakehouses limewashed710J11136146265
Ventilation and lighting improved26467528511724
Offensive accumulations removed221093774048
Repairs effected to woodwork, (stairs, doors, etc.)15244045114022197
Miscellaneous repairs and improvements effected10136118141173337
Total repairs and improvements effected20082296198127581591159919331416612053

Reference to Districts.

District No.Wards (approximate)Inspector.
1Deptford Park and CliftonInspector Allam.
2Evelyn Ward,, Mayor
3St. Paul's (part) and St. John's (part),, Webster.
4Vale and St. Paul's (part),, Hewett.
5Canterbury and Hatcham (part),, Green.
6Hatcham (part) Pepys and St. Catherine's,, Kemp.
7St. Peter's, St John's (part) and Town Hall,, Mason.