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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Revenue Act.
During the year three certificates were granted under the above
Act.
The certificates granted referred to 10 houses or 21 tenements.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
The names of 31 children, five belonging to Clapham,
four to Streatham, 20 to Tooting, and two to Wandsworth,
stated to be in a verminous condition, were forwarded to me by
the Medical Officer, Education Department, London County
Council, and the homes were visited by the Inspectors. In 22 cases
the body and clothing were stated to be also verminous.
These children were cleansed by the officials of the London
County Council at the Cleansing Station under the supervision of
that Authority.
151 adults had baths after being in contact with cases of infectious
diseases, and three on account of their verminous condition.
Cutting-off Notices.
During the year, 92 notices with respect to 110 premises were
received from the Water Board stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
21 of the premises were in Clapham, 32 in Putney, 28 in
Streatham, four in Tooting, and 25 in Wandsworth.
The supply was withdrawn for non-payment of rates from
42 premises, from 45 premises in consequence of defects, in 18 the
premises were empty, and in four cases by request.