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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
Bermondsey 1928
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1928
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HOUSE AND TRADE REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house and trade refuse disposed of during the year ended December, 1928:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 2,761 | 5,385 | 17 | 1 |
| „ „ „ Destructor | 9,751 | 17,465 | 11 | 2 |
| Trade Refuse to Barge | 2,908 | 3,274 | 9 | 3 |
| „ „ „ Destructor | 580 | 468 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals | 16,000 | 26,594 | 2 | 1 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—
| Tripe boiler | 2 |
| Fellmongers | 3 |
| Glue and size makers | 3 |
| Fatmelters | 4 |
| Dresser of Fur Skins | 4 |
MORTUARY.
| Total number of infectious bodies removed | 15 |
| Total number of bodies removed | 65 |
DRAINAGE WORK.
In 1926 the supervision of all drainage work in the borough
was placed under the control of the Medical Officer of Health.
This involved the transfer from the Surveyor's Department to
this Department of the inspection of all new drainage work. This
arrangement has worked very satisfactorily and has resulted in
the elimination of overlapping. Mr. Davis, the Drainage Inspector,
is responsible for the whole of this work, and carries out
his duties very efficiently.
STREET MARKETS. The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily.
| Number of Licences in operation | 593 |
| Applications on waiting list | 19 |
| Income | £2,510 12s. |
There have been twenty-nine prosecutions during the year
for infringements of the Act.
The total amount of refuse collected by the Market Cleaners is, as follows:—
| Tons | Cwts. | |
|---|---|---|
| 713 Van Loads | 901 | 15 |
| 354 Barrow Loads | 53 | 2 |
| Total | 954 | 17 |