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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

Hammersmith 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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Table: The following is a summary of the work for the year:-

The following is a summary of the work for the year:-

PROPERTIESTYPE OF PROPERTY
NON-AGRICULTURALAGRICULTURAL
1. Number of properties in district64,469-
2. a. Total number of properties (including nearby premises) inspected following notification.1,536-
b. Number infested by (i) Rats681-
(ii) Mice769-
3. a. Total number of properties
inspected for rats and/or
mice for reasons other than notification.77-
b. Number infested by (i) Rats26_
(ii) Mice39-

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Pigeons
Complaints of nuisance caused by pigeons are increasing and there are signs that the
public are becoming aware of the fact that these birds are pests and not "Pets" when they desert
their natural habitat and feed and roost in cities.
A Contractor is employed by the Council to clear infestations wherever a complaint is
made. This, however, is not a real solution to the problem which can only be successfully tackled
in London by a concerted effort of all Boroughs and the Greater London Council. This is not
likely to happen until public opinion changes.

Table: Diseases of Animals Act, 1950 Inspection of premises under the provisions of this Act are undertaken for the Council by the Veterinary Officer of the City of London. The following are details of such visits made within the Borough during the year:

Diseases of Animals Act, 1950 Inspection of premises under the provisions of this Act are undertaken for the Council by the Veterinary Officer of the City of London. The following are details of such visits made within the Borough during the year:

Shepherds Bush Market19 visits
North End Road Street Market11 visits
Bertram Mills' Circus9 visits
International Horse Show2 visits
International Poultry Show2 visits
Royal Dairy Show5 visits
Total48 visits

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Licences and Registrations
Hairdressers and Barbers
Prior to 1st April, 1965, a total of 241 hairdressers and barbers were registered in
Fulham and Hammersmith under the old London County Council, (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Premises are well conducted, but it is considered advisable to have some method of control similar
to that exercised prior to the amalgamation.
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