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 Crayford]
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Stanham River. Weed growth removed and bed and banks handcast below
Maiden Lane to relieve allotments from flood water.
R. Wansunt. Weed growth removed and debris carted to tip from Crayford
Road Bridge to Greyhound Stadium.
Marsh Dykes. Some miles of marsh dykes have been cleared of weed
growth.
Closet Accommodation
Approximate number of premises containing each type of sanitary
convenience in the district
W.C.'s into drainage system, approximately 11,805
W.C.'s into cesspools 20
Number of premises not connected to public water
supplies
Refuse Collection
A seven day collection of refuse was maintained under the same
system as previously.
Nuisances and defects remedied during the year
Sanitary Accommodation Floors, walls and ceilings
defective 55 repaired or renewed 49
Drainage: Baths, lavatory basins
(i) examined, exposed, and sinks 8
etc 325 Water supplies 10
(ii) repaired 71 Doors and other
(iii) unstopped, ate. 125 woodwork 12
Refuse Receptacles 87 Windows, lighting and
__ ventilation 64
Dampness 20
Roofs and rain water pipes ... 85 Offensive Accumulations
removed 9
fireplaces, grates and Improper keeping of
stoves repaired or animals abated 2
improved ... ... ... 7
Other defects 40
29.