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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 1912

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

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Table: TABLE 43.Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council s Stationsduring 1912.

TABLE 43.

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

during 1912.

Articles.Disinfected.Destroyed.
Beds5221
Palliasses2693
Bolsters5341
Pillows8381
Cushions72—
Blankets962—
Sheets718—
Quilts499—
Articles of Clothing, &c.16,0476
Books7—
Total20,46812

Table: TABLE 44.The number of Verminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff.

TABLE 44.

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 Rooms Stripped——lll1—14———18