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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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The following table shows the nuisances for which the 59 Statutory Notices were issued under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891: —
| Houses. | Factories, etc | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 2 (1)— | ||
| (a) Dirty, dilapidated, damp premises, etc. | 21 | 2 |
| (b) W.C.'s, drains, ete. | 21 | — |
| (c) Water cisterns and water supply | 1 | 2 |
| (d) Animals improperly kept | — | — |
| (e) Accumulation of refuse | 12 | 1 |
| (f) Overcrowding | — | — |
| (g) Ventilation | 1 | — |
| Section 21 (1)—-Effuvia | — | — |
| Section 24—Smoke | — | |
| Section 37—Ashbins | 4 | — |
| Section 37—Waterclosets | 1 | 2 |
| Section 38—W.C. dirty or defective, etc. | 18 | 1 |
| Section 38—W.C. accommodation for sexes | — | — |
| Seotion 96—Underground rooms | — | — |
By-Laws as to Houses let-in-lodgings.
At the end of the year, 427 houses were registered under these By-laws. Of
these, 192 were wholly or partly decontrolled under the Bent Act at* the end of
1936.
There were 723 inspections of these premises, excluding a large number of
periodical inspections and re-inspections. 191 notices were served for breaches
of the By-laws, in addition to 427 notices that were served for annual cleansing as
required by the By-laws.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
On inspection of rag and bone shops made in the year 1936, 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, 215 separate premises
were inspected, ranging from small dwelling houses to large blocks of offices and
business premises.
In 70 cases the Inspectors discovered evidence of rat infestation. Notices
under the Act were served as necessary, and advice given with a view to adequate