Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Rooms where dirty walls and ceiling have been cleansed and redecorated | 633 |
Defective floors repaired | 76 |
Defective or dangerous stairs repaired | 13 |
Defective doors and windows repaired | 516 |
Defective kitchen ranges and firegrates repaired | 163 |
Defective washing coppers repaired | 1 |
Coal cupboards provided or repaired | 3 |
Accumulations of offensive matter removed | 2 |
Drains unstopped and cleansed | 44 |
Drains tested, exposed for examination, etc. | 179 |
Smoke observations and inspections made | 67 |
Smoke nuisance abated on service of notice | 3 |
Miscellaneous nuisances abated | 81 |
New W.C. apartments | 2 |
Verminous rooms disinfected | 109 |
RENT RESTRICTIONS ACT
Applications received | 44 |
Applications withdrawn | 4 |
Applications refused | 1 |
Certificates granted to occupiers | 39 |
Applications for certificates of revocation | — |
Certificates granted to owners | — |
PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION
Factories and Workshops | 632 |
Piggeries | 2 |
Rag Dealers | 5 |
Mews | 4 |
Pub'.ic House Urinals | 34 |
Hairdressers | 45 |