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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 1938

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

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Table: TABLE 24.Sanitary Works completed under the Housing Acts, during the year 1938.

TABLE 24.Sanitary Works completed under the Housing Acts, during the year 1938.

Formal Notices complied with691
Chimney flues repaired83
Brickwork and pointing repaired211
Window sashes repaired567
New sash lines179
Doors and woodwork repaired585
Stair treads and risers repaired75
Floors repaired184
Provision of ventilated food storage322
Plaster repaired679
Stove and fireplace repaired472
Copper repaired49
Roofs repaired93
Sinks provided196
Walls and ceilings repaired725
W.C.s amended98
Dampness abated317
Paving amended67
Light and ventilation provided488
Door and window sills repaired79