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 Chislehurst]
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Various repairs have been carried out by the Owner of two of the
cottages to render the premises fit for human habitation, but the works have
not yet been completed.
Summary Of Defects.—The following is a summary of the defects
found at the two houses inspected this year:—
Defective roofs and eaves' gutters
Defective rainwater down-pipes
No floor ventilation
Defective sink drain
Defective yard paving and rainwater disposal
Absence of dust-bin
Defective brickwork of house and outbuildings
Dirty walls and ceilings of interior.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JETHRO A. CAPON (C.R.S.I.),
(Acting Inspector of Nuisances).