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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 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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1922
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Dampness in walls from defective damp-proof course remedied 240
Dampness from defective roofs, rain water gutterings, etc., remedied 715
Defective plastering repaired (number of rooms) 649
Rooms where dirty walls and ceilings have been
cleansed and redecorated 2,790
Defective floors repaired 228
Defective or dangerous stairs repaired 43
Defective doors and windows repaired 242
Defective kitchen ranges and fire grates repaired 243
Defective washing coppers repaired 121
Coal cupboards provided 36
New W.C. apartments provided 3
Accumulations of offensive matter removed 28
Drains unstopped and cleansed 134
Overcrowding nuisances abated 10
Drains tested, exposed for examination, etc. 112
Smoke observations taken 48
Smoke nuisances abated 17
Nuisances from foul pigs and other animals abated 23
Notifications of waste of water sent to Metropolitan Water Board 281
HOME WORK.
| Nature of Work. | Outworkers' Lists. Section 107. Lists received from Employers. Sending once in year. | |
|---|---|---|
| Lists. | Workmen. | |
| Brush Making | 1 | 7 |
| Stuffed Toys | 1 | 63 |
| Total | 2 | 70 |