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Islington 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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231 [1912

Table: Synopsis of Inspectors' Work.—In abating the nuisances the following work became necessary:—

Synopsis of Inspectors' Work.—In abating the nuisances the following work became necessary:—

Drains reconstructed4
„ repaired10
„ traps supplied to44
W.C.'s, extra provided1
„ pan and trap only provided22
„ water supply provided148
Dustbins provided14T
„ repaired8
Yards paved or re-paved25
Water supply—cisterns (new) provided1
„ cisterns, repaired and cleansed62
Water supply provided ...83
Rooms cleansed and limewashed1,762
Walls and passages repaired, cleansed or limewashed806
Floor space ventilated9
Floors repaired40
Overcrowding abated77
Verminous rooms disinfected, etc.38
Roofs repaired129
Other improvements or nuisances abated839