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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

Wandsworth 1915

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

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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.

(e) In connection with the removal of offensive matter, etc.-
(f) As to cesspools and privies, removal and disposal of refuse, etc.-
(g) For securing the cleanliness of tanks, cisterns, etc.-
(h) With respect to water closets, earth closets, etc.-
(i) With respect to sufficiency of water supply to water closets-
(j) With respect to drainage, etc.(Metropolis Management Act, Section 202)-
(k) With respect to deposit of plans as to drainage, etc. (Metropolis Management Acts Amendment (By-laws) Act, 1899)-
Mortuaries—
Total number of bodies removed183
Total number of infective bodies removed4

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Milkshops.
At the close of 1914 there were 397 milkshops on the register,
33 have been added in 1915 and 30 removed, leaving 400 on the
Register at the end of 1915.
During the year 756 inspections were made of these premises
and 32 notices, chiefly for cleansing, were served.
Cowsheds.
The total number on the Register at the close of 1915 was 11
and 50 inspections were made.
I am able to report that all the above were kept in a satisfactory
condition during the year, and it was not necessary to serve any
notices.