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 Finchley]
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Flushing" Cisterns repaired 2
New Sinks provided 1
New Sink Waste Pipes provided 3
Drains unstopped or repaired. 10
Yards cleansed or repaired 4
Floors repaired and/or cleansed 8
Dustbins provided 12
Workshops cleansed 71
Ventilation of Workshops provided. 3
Accumulations of refuse removed 3
Miscellaneous 15
Smoke Abatement.
The Factory Chimneys in the district have been kept
under observation, and steps have been taken to prevent,
as far as possible, the occurrence of nuisance arising from
the emission of black smoke.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
A small quantity of rag flock is used in the district. The
supply of this material is obtained from manufacturers who
guarantee that it complies with the requirements of the above
Acts.
Rag flock is not manufactured or sold in the district.
Exchange of Toys, etc., for Rags.
It is not lawful for any person to distribute from any
barrow, vehicle or premises used in connection with the
business of a rag and bone merchant any article of food or
any balloon or other toy.
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