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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
Hornsey 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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MISCELLANEOUS.
| Roofs repaired | 205 |
| Eaves guttering renewed, cleansed or repaired | 51 |
| Rain-water pipes provided, repaired | 52 |
| Damp walls remedied | 98 |
| Damp-proof courses inserted | 26 |
| Paving of yards repaired | 131 |
| Premises structurally repaired | 301 |
| Rooms cleansed, distempered or papered | 15 |
| Premises disinfested of vermin | 151 |
| Drinking-water cisterns repaired, cleansed and covered | 38 |
| Water supply (additional) provided | 1 |
| Windows and skylights provided or made usable | 64 |
| Sub-floor ventilation | 2 |
| Floors repaired | 78 |
| Windowsills repaired | 24 |
| Sash cords and fittings repaired | 51 |
| Sanitary dustbins provided | 49 |
| Accumulations of manure and refuse removed | 27 |
| Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed | 32 |
| Sundry items | 129 |
| Food stores provided | 6 |
| 1,984 |
FACTORIES. DEFECTS REMEDIED
| Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient | — |
| Unsuitable or defective | 6 |
| Not seperate for sexes | — |
| Workrooms cleansed or repaired | 8 |
| Ventilation improved | 1 |
| Heating provided | 2 |
| 17 |
Fourteen houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws during the year and the following works carried out:—
| Byelaw. | |
| 4 (b) Water supplies | - |
| 4 (c) Washing accommodation | 1 |
| 4 (d) Food stores | 12 |
| 5 (a) Repairs to drains | 1 |
| 5 (b) Means of carrying off waste water | 3 |
| 5 (c) Provision of windows | - |
| 5 (d) Room ventilation provided | - |
| 5 (f) Ventilation to the bedroom and room with cooking apparatus | 1 |
| 5 (g) Staircase repairs | — |
| 5 (h) Handrails provided | — |
| 18 |