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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

Southwark 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE 42.Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council s Stationsduring 1909.

TABLE 42.

Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council s Stations

during 1909.

Articles.Disinfected.Destroyed.
Beds563-
Palliasses1842
Bolsters343-
Pillows919-
Cushions100-
Blankets703-
Sheets661-
Quilts470-
Articles of Clothing, &c.20,462-
Total24,4052

Table: TABLE 43.The number of Verminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff.

TABLE 43.

The number of Verminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St.Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ Church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
No. of Booms Stripped-5204-5951--49