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Edmonton 1954

[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
to H.M. Inspectorby H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness22———
Overcrowding—————
Unreasonable temperature—————
Inadequate ventilation—————
Ineffective drainage of floors—————
Sanitary Conveniences :Insufficient—————
Unsuitable or defective5866—3—
Not separate for sexes—————
Other offences(Not including offences relating to outwork)—————
Totals6068—3—

3. Outwork—Sections 110 & 111

Nature of WorkSection 110Section 111
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 premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel, making, etc.187—————
Artificial flowers6—————
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper20—————
Brush making51—————
Stuffed toys20—————
Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.14—————
Curtains and Furniture Hangings2—————
Household Linen5—————
Paper Bags7—————
Feather Sorting1—————
Umbrellas, etc.2—————
Totals ..315—————