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Southwark 1913

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

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91
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
(Male Inspectors).
House to house inspections were carried out in the following
localities:—
St. Gabriel street, Sutherland place, Blewett street, Brandon street,
Beckway street, Zoar street, Park street, Red Cross street, Burman
street, Union street, Chatham street, Sumner street, Kingston street,
Empress street, Horsman street, Innis place, Lamlash street, Runham
street, Gurney street, Dantzic street, Halpin place, Huntsman street,
Graham street, Larissa street, East street, Elsted street, Barlow street,
Goschen street, Hayles street, Clock place, Rodney road, Cole street,
Dorset street, Linwood place, Sandford row, Garden row, Southwark
Bridge road, Barlow street, Townley street.
During the year, 965 inspections and 4,027 re-visits were made by
the male inspectors of the various houses in their districts. 192 drains
were tested.
824 intimation and 318 statutory notices were served. 837 sanitaryworks
were carried out.

The following Nuisances were abated:—

Defective drains reconstructed10
Defective drains amended10
Interceptors provided3
Blocked drains unstopped38
Closet Apparatus reinstated93
Water Supplies reinstated8
Additional Water Supply provided10
New Closet Pans provided8
Gulley provided1
Yards, &c., paved or paving amended42
Traps provided to sink pipe13
Roofs repaired92
New Dust Bins provided68
Foul Rooms cleansed1,286
Floor ventilation provided13
Houses ventilated2
Cases of overcrowding abated25
Draw taps on main provided2
Miscellaneous nuisances (other than those above specified) abated426