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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
Fulham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| EXTERNAL REPAIRS AND OTHER NUISANCES. | Roofs repaired | 795 |
| Other external repairs | 517 | |
| Accumulation of refuse removed | 93 | |
| Dustbins provided | 230 | |
| Yards and forecourts paved and drained | 415 | |
| Abatement of nuisance from animals | 15 | |
| Rat runs traced | 16 | |
| OTHER NUISANCES. | Butchers' Utensils Cleansed | |
| Fumes | ||
| Gas Cookers removed from W.C. compartments | 3 |
DRAINAGE OF BUILDINGS
The following drainage plans were submitted to and approved by the Public Health Committee during 1938.
| Porter's Dressing-room to Block of Flats (Private) | 1 |
| Telephone Exchange | 1 |
| Public House | 1 |
| Temporary Stables, Hurlingham Club | 1 |
| Garages | 1 |
| Totalisator Building, Stamford Bridge Stadium | 1 |
| Canteen, Factory | 1 |
| Shelter and Convenience, Children's Playground (F.B.C.) | 1 |
| Lime Plant Building, Power Station (F.B.C.) | 1 |
| Block of Flats (Private) | 1 |
| Elec. Sub-station (F.B.C.) | 1 |
| Borough Council Flats | 2 |
| Public Convenience (F.B.C.) | 1 14 |
| Additions to existing Buildings | 44 |
| Conversion to Flats of existing Buildings | 30 |
| Reconstruction of Drainage of existing Buildings | 117 |
COMBINED DRAINAGE
During the year the Council authorised the carrying out of work in connection with combined
drainage in 7 cases at a total cost of £321.