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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
Barking 1901
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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I beg in conclusion to append a summary of the work carried
out in the abatement of nuisances.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
H. WOOD,
Inspector of Nuisances.
SUMMARY.
Premises inspected 1741
House to house inspections 863
Preliminary notices 1004
Statutory notices 71
Drains cleared 178
Drains tested 269
Drains repaired 106
Water closet—flush reinstated 241
,, „ new provided 23
,, pans, new fixed 50
„ trap repaired 25
Yards paved 41
,, paving repaired 33
,, cleansed 6
Roofs repaired 34
Eave's guttering and downspouts repaired 73
R.W. pipes disconnected from drain 15
Ventilating pipes repaired 12
„ ,, new ones fixed 15