London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Southwark 1912

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

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110
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
(Male Inspectors).
House to House inspections were carried out in the following
localities:—
Runham street, Park street, St. Margarets court, Queen's Arms
court, Zoar street, Gurney street, Violet place, Globe street, East street,
Huntsman street, Blewett street, Halpin place, Horsman street, St.
Gabriel street, Sutherland place, Barlow street, Hayles street, Lamlash
street, Kingston street, Innis place, Elsted street, Beckway street,
Burman street, Dantzic street, Clock place, Brandon street, Cole street.
During the latter part of the year 397 inspections and 1,353 re-visits
were made by the male inspectors of the various houses in their districts.
226 drains were tested.
374 intimation and 96 statutory notices were served. 372 sanitary
works were carried out.
The following Nuisances have been abated:—
Defective drains reconstructed 3
Defective drains amended 2
Blocked drains unstopped 3
Closet Apparatus reinstated 32
Additional Water Supply provided 13
New Closet Pans provided 3
Yards, &c., paved or paving amended 63
Basement concreted 1
Traps provided to sink pipe 7
Roofs repaired 41
New Dust Bins provided 26
Foul Rooms cleansed 459
Floor ventilation provided 1
Cases of overcrowding abated 10
Miscellaneous nuisances (other than those above
specified) abated 179