London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Acton 1894
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Waste pipe from scullery sinks trapped and made to
discharge over gully. 39
House cisterns removed from closets . 2
Insanitary bell traps replaced by siphon pully 7
Air inlets provided for ground floors of dwellings. 9
Waste preventors provided for closets 70
Defective closets replaced by sanitary apparatus . 85
Sewer air interceptors and air inlets to house drains 84
Dustbins provided 15
Dry areas and damp proof cources provided 4
Number of formal complaints entered and detailed in the
Complaint Book 185
Inspection of Bakehouses 25
„ „ Dairies . 12
„ „ Cow Sheds . 95
„ „ Slaughter Houses 138
„ „ Piggeries 166
A quantity of fish, and a small amount of fruit were
condemned as unfit for human consumption.
Believe me, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
G. A. GARRY SIMPSON,
Medical Officer.
7, Churchfield Road,
East Acton, W.