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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| Defective or dangerous stairs repaired | 69 |
| Defective doors and windows repaired | 2,131 |
| Defective kitchen ranges and firegrates repaired | 401 |
| Defective washing coppers repaired | 6 |
| Coal cupboards provided or repaired | 3 |
| Accumulations of offensive matter removed | 17 |
| Drains unstopped and cleansed | 57 |
| Drains tested, exposed for examination, etc. | 222 |
| Smoke observations and inspections made | 75 |
| Smoke nuisance abated on service of notice | 12 |
| Miscellaneous nuisances abated | 77 |
| New W.C. apartments | — |
| Verminous rooms disinfested | 125 |
| RENT RESTRICTIONS ACT | |
| Certificates granted to occupiers | — |
| Certificates granted to owners | — |
| PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION | |
| Factories and Workshops | 646 |
| Piggeries | 2 |
| Rag Dealers | 4 |
| Mews | 4 |
| Public House Urinals | 34 |
| Hairdressers | 44 |
| School Buildings:- | |
| Grammar 1; Primary and Secondary 11; Technical 2 ; Special 1; Private 3 ; Total | 18 |
| Butchers' Shops | 35 |
| Fish Shops | 24 |
| Fish and Chip Shops | 16 |
| Greengrocers' Shops | 89 |
| Premises where food is manufactured or prepared | 45 |
| Grocery and Provision Shops | 154 |