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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
Chislehurst 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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12. Smoke.
20 inspections and observations were made in connection
with the emission of smoke from industrial premises, and
one nuisance was remedied.
13. Pickers' Huts.
There are 4 camps of pickers' huts in the District, all of
which were used during the year, and of which 17 inspections
were made. 23 defects were remedied after informal
action.
14. Rivers and Streams.
28 inspections were made of rivers and streams in the
District and 3 nuisances were remedied.
15. Shops Acts.
During the year 396 inspections and observations of shops
were made, and 6 Informal Notices were served in connection
with the Acts.
The number of shops situate in the District is as follows:
| Ward. | No. of Shops |
|---|---|
| Lamorbey | 212 |
| Longlanas | 55 |
| Birchwood | 92 |
| Frognal | 93 |
| North Cray | 13 |
| St. Paul's Cray | 17 |
| Chislehurst Commons | 102 |
| Mottingham | 51 |
| Total | 635 |
(i) Ventilation.
It was not found necessary to require improvement to
ventilation at any shop.
(ii) Temperature.
It, was not found necessary to require any additional
heating facilities in order to ensure that a suitable and
sufficient temperature was maintained.
(iii) Sanitary Conveniences.
Sanitary accommodation and/or additional sanitary
accommodation was provided or existing accommodation
was cleansed or repaired in 16 shops.
(iv) Lighting.
It was not found necessary to require better lighting in
any shop.