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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 1920

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

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Table: TABLE 33.Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council's Stationsduring 1920.

TABLE 33.

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

during 1920.

Articles.Disinfected.Destroyed.
Beds2908
Palliasses1138
Bolsters1661
Pillows3767
Cushions501
Blankets1,143—
Sheets3442
Quilts2741
Articles of Clothing, &c.27,18017
Books30—
Total29,966 »45
1 box of artificial flowers and 1 bundle of rags were also disinfected at the Depots.

Table: TABLE 34.The number of Verminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff.

TABLE 34.

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. Georje's Ward.Christ Church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
No. of Rooms Stripped5lll-------8