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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
Deptford 1916
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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The Housing, Town Planning, &c., Act, 1909. The following is a tabular statement of the work carried out during the year:—
| Number of houses inspected | 1784 |
| Number of houses represented as unfit for habitation | 2 |
| Number of houses represented as unfit for habitation, and not capable of being made fit- | – |
| Number of houses closed | 2 |
| Number of underground sleeping rooms upon which Closing Orders were made | – |
| Number of houses demolished | — |
| Number of houses made habitable | 4 |
| Number of back-to-back houses converted to through houses | — |
| Number of closing orders made | 2 |
| Number of demolition orders made | – |
| Houses closed voluntarily | – |
| Houses dealt with under Section 15 | — |
Dairies, Milkshops and Purveyors of Milk.
The following cases of infectious disease occurred in connection
with these premises during 1916: —Measles 10, Diphtheria 2, Scarlet
Fever 3, Erysipelas 1, Enteric Fever 1 ; total 17.
In each instance action was taken in accordance with the Dairies,
Cowsheds and Milkshops Orders, the sale of milk being prohibited
until after disinfection and certification of the premises by the Medical
Officer of Health.
Slaughter Houses.
The following are the slaughter houses in the borough at present
licensed by the London County Council: —
(1) 180 Brockley Road.
(2) 13a High Street.
The premises were cleansed and limewashed every quarter as
required by the bylaws.
Number of slaughter houses in the borough 2
Number of inspections for the year 55
Offensive Businesses.
There are still two premises in the borough of offensive businesses
under the offensive trade regulations of the London County Council,viz.: —
Messrs. Wheen & Sons, Ltd., Copperas Street.
Messrs. Hill & Sons, Ltd., 1 Frankham Street.
Number of inspections during the year 20
The premises were periodically cleansed and limewashed in
accordance with the regulations.
I am pleased to report that very few complaints were received in
reference to these premises, and that they were well supervised.