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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
Crayford 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Shops Acts.
Visits made during the year 165.
Smoke Abatement.
In the case of two factories where smoke emissions
were at times excessive, arrangements were made to
convert to oil burning boilers in place of solid fuel. I
understand others will be converted at an early date.
Particulars of the action taken in 1946, for the eradication of the Eed Bug are as follows :—
| Number of | Infested | Disinfested |
|---|---|---|
| Council Houses | 30 | 30 |
| Other Houses | 10 | 10 |