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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
Holborn 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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| Overcrowding abated | 5 | 1 |
| Animals improperly kept | 2 | — |
| Manure Receptacles—Provision of | — | — |
The following table shows the nuisances for which the 45 Statutory Notices were issued under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891: —
| Houses. | Factories, etc | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 2 (1)— | ||
| (a) Dirty, dilapidated, damp premises, etc. | 20 | 6 |
| (b) W.C.'s, drains, etc. | 13 | 4 |
| (c) Water cisterns and water supply | 1 | 2 |
| (d) Animals improperly kept | — | — |
| (e) Accumulation of refuse | 4 | 3 |
| (f) Overcrowding | 2 | — |
| (g) Ventilation | — | 3 |
| Section 21 (1)—Effluvia | — | — |
| Section 24—Smoke | — | — |
| Section 37—Ashbins | — | — |
| Section 37—Waterclosets | — | 4 |
| Section 38—W.C. dirty or defective, etc. | 5 | 9 |
| Section 38—W.C. accommodation for sexes | — | 2 |
| Seotion 96—Underground rooms | 1 | — |
By-Laws as to Houses let-in-lodgings.
At the end of the year, 460 houses were registered under these By-laws. Of
these, 206 were wholly or partly decontrolled under the Kent Act at the end of
1935.
There were 739 inspections of these premises, excluding a very large number
of periodical inspections and re-inspections. 135 notices were served for breaches
of the By-laws, in addition to 460 notices that were served for annual cleansing as
required by the By-laws.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
As a result of the inspections of rag and bone shops made in the year 1935, no
breach was found of the By-laws made by the London County Council for regulating
the conduct of this business.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
During the year, under the provisions of the above Act, 225 separate premises
were inspected, ranging from small dwelling houses to large blocks of offices and
business premises.
In 97 cases the Inspectors discovered evidence of rat infestation. Notices
under the Act were served as necessary, and advice given with a view to adequate
steps being taken to eradicate the vermin. In 18 cases traps were used, 23
occupiers laid down poison baits; in 9 cases the Inspectors were informed that