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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The official representation respecting this area was made
by the Medical Officer of Health in December, 1938. The
necessary action consequent thereon is being taken.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Dixons Cottages, and 1 & 2, Goodyear's
Cottages, High Road, N.20.
These cottages were demolished voluntarily by the
owner.
OVERCROWDING.
The actual position at the end of 1938 was as follows:—
Number of overcrowded families (1st Jan.,
1938) 43
Number of new cases recorded during 1938 15
58
Number of families relieved during 1938 28
Number of cases outstanding at end of 1938 30
Entries in Rent Books.
Sixty-one applications were received for information as
to the "permitted number" in relation to 210 houses. The
rooms were measured and the necessary certificates issued.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
During the year 20 additions were made to the Register
of Houses let in Lodgings.
The number of registered premises in the district is
now 84.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no common lodging houses in the district.
Sanitary Conveniences.
There are 25 conveniences attached to licensed houses
within the district. These premises are inspected periodically.
'There are nine public conveniences in the district, including
two in the Victoria Recreation Ground which are
situated close to the public highway. Seven of these conveniences
provide accommodation for both sexes and two
accommodation for males only.
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