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Edmonton 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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2. Defects Found.

ParticularsNumber of defectsNo. of defects in respect of which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
tD H M Inspectorby H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness---
Overcrowding---
Unreasonable temperature---
Inadequate ventilation---
Ineffective drainage of floors----__
Sanitary Conveniences :
Insufficient----__
Unsuitable or defective6857-10-
Not separate for sexes---
Other offences(Not including offences relating to outwork)
Totals685710

3. Outwork—Sections 110 & 111

Nature of WorkSection noSection hi
No. of Outworkers in August listNo of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNoti es servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel, making, etc.3851--
Artificial flowers15----
Locks, latches and keys1----
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper30
Brush making80--
Stuffed toys11---
Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.19
Lampshades3-
Brass and Brass articles17--
Carding, etc., of Buttons, etc.5--
Curtains and Furniture Hangings4-
Chocolates and Sweetmeats1--
Household Linen2-
Paper Bags3-
Furniture & Upholstery5
Feather Sortings4
Totals3,5851