Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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House to House.—As a result of the house to house
visitation 78 inspections were made, 25 notices served,
and 98 complied with.
Smoke Abatement.—During the year observations were
kept in reference to black smoke emitted from the various
factories, laundries, bakehouses, &c., situate in and
adjoining the Borough. Twenty-two Intimation Notices
were served. No summons was taken out.
Reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee
in reference to the observations made as regards
the following:—
H.B.C. Electricity Works, Fulham Palace Road.
Glen Laundry, Landor Road.
Gaumont British Film Studios.
Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush Green
Victoria Laundry, Becklow Road.
Kensington Palace Laundry, Springvale Terrace.
Factory, 8/10, Dalling Road.
Swan Laundry, Blythe Road.
London Wholesale Dairies, Wood Pane.
Bakehouse, 74, Goldhawk Road.
Purewite Laundry, Gayford Road.
Destructor, 15, Pennard Road.
Fullers, Ltd., Great Church Lane.
Easiwork, Ltd., Woodstock Road.
Balmoral Laundry, 67, Becklow Road.
Darby Laundry, Gayford Boad.
120, Galloway Road.
Bakehouse, 51, Aldensley Road.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.— During the
year the Eats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, continued
in operation, the District Inspectors being
responsible for its administration in their respective
districts.
Section I places the responsibility of ridding the premises
of the pest upon the occupier, but this is somewhat
difficult when dealing with tenement houses containing
in some cases three or more families.