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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
Finchley 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Two hundred and seventy-eight complaints were received with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
| Blocked or defective drains | 32 |
| Insanitary condition of mews and passages | 15 |
| Insanitary condition of houses | 55 |
| Defective roofs | 15 |
| Insufficient water supply | 2 |
| Nuisance from dampness | 5 |
| Nuisance from flooding | 5 |
| Nuisance from overcrowding | 7 |
| Nuisance from the keeping of animals | 3 |
| Accumulations of refuse or manure | 25 |
| Absence of or defective dustbins | 30 |
| Smoke nuisances | 7 |
| Foul ponds and ditches | 8 |
| Smells from public sewers | 8 |
| Insanitary condition of piggeries | 5 |
| Nuisance from rats | 9 |
| Other complaints | 47 |
The complaints were investigated promptly, and in
those cases in which the Council had power to interfere,
the necessary steps were taken to remove the cause of
complaint.
Premises Periodically Inspected.
The following premises were visited periodically during the year and any matters found requiring attention were dealt with.
| Description of Premises. | No. in District. |
|---|---|
| Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops | 25 |
| Ice Cream Premises | 50 |
| Bakehouses | 21 |
| Dining Rooms | 21 |
| Slaughterhouses | 8 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 7 |
| Shops re Food Supplies | 145 |
| Factories, Workshops and Workplaces | 224 |
| Public House Conveniences | 26 |
| Places of Public Entertainment | 24 |