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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
East Barnet 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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| W.C's and fittings repaired or renewed | 42 |
| Waterpipes repaired | 4 |
| Insufficient water supplies remedied | |
| Stairs and staircases repaired or renewed | 3 |
| Floors and skirtings repaired or renewed | 12 |
| Doors and frames repaired or renewed | 10 |
| Window frames and sills repaired or renewed | 14 |
| Sash cords renewed | 9 |
| Cisterns renewed | 3 |
TABLE IV
| Premises. | No. on Register. | Number of Inspections. | Written Notices. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 11 | 32 | — |
| Factories in which mechanical power is used | 91 | 197 | |
| Totals | 102 | 229 | l |
CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND
| Particulars. | Number of cases in which defects were found | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred | ||||
| Found. | Remedied. | To H.M. Inspector. | By H.M. Inspector. | |
| Want of cleanliness | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Unsuitable or defective sanitary conveniences | — | — | — | — |
| Other offences (not including offences relating to home work) | — | — | — | — |
| l | 1 | - | — | |
TABLE V
| Food surremdered During 1954 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | ozs. | |
| Beef | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| Ham | 13 | 0 | ||
| Lamb | 4 | 12 | ||
| Chitterlings | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sheep liver | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Sausages | 11 | 10 | ||
| Meat Products | 1 | 1 | 23 | 9 |
| Fish | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Cheese | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Dried Fruit | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Currants | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Split Peas | 6 | 0 | ||