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Acton 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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The filters are cleaned out by reversing the flow of water,
agitating the media and discharging the foul water to the sewer.
The frequency of the cleansing operation is dependent upon the
number of bathers using the baths.
LEGISLATION IN FORCE.
The following local acts, special local orders, general adoptive acts and byelaws relating to Public Health are in force in the district.
| Adopted | |
|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases (Notification) Act, 1889 | 1889 |
| Public Health (Amendment) Act, 1890 | 1890 |
| Infectious Diseases Prevention Act, 1890 | 1899 |
| Notification of Births Act, 1907 | 1907 |
| Public Health Act, 1907 (Clause 50) | 1921 |
| Public Health Act, 1925 (Parts 2, 3,4 and 5) | 1920 |
| The Acton Improvement Act, 1904 | - |
| New Streets and Buildings | 1925 |
| Removal of House Refuse | 1899 |
| Common Lodging Houses | 1898 |
| Slaughter Houses | 1924 |
| Nuisances, &c. | 1924 |
| Offensive Trades | 1903 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds | 1906 |
| Removal of Offensive or Noxious Matters | 1908 |
| Houses Let in Lodgings | 1925 |
| Cleansing of Cisterns | 1912 |
| Employment of Children | 1920 |
| Fouling of Footpaths by Dogs | 1929 |
| Smoke Abatement | 1930 |
HOUSING.
I have in almost every Annual Report commented upon
the Housing question, but certain events which have occurred during
the year make it necessary to review the position.
The partial repeal of the Rent Restrictions Acts and the issue
of Circular 1331 have marked a change of policy on the part of the
Central Authorities, and the present time is an opportune one to
review the Housing efforts since the war, as they effect this district.
In every district after the war, there was a great shortage
of houses. Building during the war had ceased, and private enterprise
was unable to meet the shortage. The main responsibility