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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Military Billets
During the year several premises were taken for the billeting
of soldiers, and pickets were stationed at certain places in the
Borough. At the request of the Military Authorities, these premises
were all inspected weekly and a report on the conditions found
sent to the War Department after each inspection. In all 212
inspections were made by the Sanitary Inspectors, (25 in Clapham,
29 in Putney, and 158 in Wandsworth).
Refugees' Homes.
Several premises were taken by various organisations for the
housing of French and Belgian war refugees, and during the year
153 inspections were made of these premises. Six of the inspections
were in Clapham, 41 in Streatham, and 106 in Wandsworth. In all
these cases the arrangement made for the housing of the refugees
were quite satisfactory.
Canal Boats Act.
During the year 35 inspections of Canal Boats were made,
but it was not necessary to serve any notices, as on inspection
the conditions of all the boats was found to be satisfactory.
Statement of Work done under the Rag Flock Act, 1911.
40 workshops were visited by the Inspector and the materials
used for bedding and upholstery were examined.
33 examples were procured and submitted for analysis, 26 of
these were reported as complying with the standard of cleanliness
required, whilst seven or 27 per cent. were reported against as containing
chlorine in excess of the amount permitted, compare with
2,0 per cent. in 1913. and 50 per cent. in 1912.