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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
Lewisham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Outworkers.
No. of out-workers on the Register 339
Visits made 427
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1918.
There are no manufacturers of or wholesale dealers in rag
flock in the Borough, and no action under the Acts has been
necessary during the year.
Offensive Trades.
No offensive trades are established in the Borough.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
During the year 277 investigations were made into complaints of
alleged rat infestation. In 122 instances, defective drains were found
to be responsible, and in 82 instances the contributory cause was
found elsewhere. The complaint was unfounded in 73 cases.
Smoke Abatement.
During the year 91 observations were made by the Sanitary
Inspectors for the detection of nuisances arising from the emission
of smoke, and as a result notices were served in 5 instances. The
institution of legal proceedings was not necessary in any case.
Details of proceedings instituted under the Public Health and kindred statutes are stated in the following table : —
| Premises. | Offence. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| 28, Stillness Road. | Non-compliance with notices, requesting the abatement of nuisances. | Notice complied with and summons withdrawn. |
New Legislation.
The Public Health (London) Act, 1936, received the Royal
Assent on July 31st, and came into operation on October 1st, 1936.
The Act, in the main, is a consolidating measure, and therefore,
does not call for comment.