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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
Greenwich 1895
Annual report for the year ending 25th March, 1896
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| TABLE No. 3—continued. | District 1. | District 2. | District 3. | District 4. | District 5.* | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Supply—continued. | ||||||
| Fittings repaired | 6 | 58 | 22 | 24 | ||
| New Houses inspected for Certificate before occupation | 13 | ... | 32 | ... | 157 | |
| Potable water provided from service | ... | ... | 125 | 141 | ||
| Cleansing and Repairs:— | ||||||
| Houses cleansed and limewashed | 91 | 215 | 45 | 57 | 64 | 656 |
| ,, repaired, and ventilation improved | 80 | 1 | 80 | 23 | ||
| House roofs repaired | ... | 45 | 13 | ... | ... | 58 |
| Workshops cleansed | 3 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 3 |
| Dung Receptacles:— | ||||||
| Abolished | ... | ... | 1 | ... | 3 | |
| Provided | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | ... | 15 |
| Underground Rooms:— | ||||||
| Use as dwelling abolished | ... | 6 | ... | 6 | ||
| Overcrowding:— | ||||||
| Cases abated | 19 | 4 | 9 | 13 | ... | 45 |
| Accumulations:— | ||||||
| Removed | 15 | 4 | 15 | ... | 46 | |
| Animals — | ||||||
| Ceased keeping as a nuisance | 5 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 48 |
| No. of premises under notice on December 31st | 32 | ... | 56 | 39 | 37 | 164 |
| No. of nuisances awaiting abatement | ... | ... | 47 | 173 |
*From August 6th, 1895.
District No. 1 Inspector Turner.
„ 2 ,, Simpson.
,, 3 „ Priest.
„ 4 „ Nettleton.
„ 5 „ Shelley.
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