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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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test in other parts of the Borough's sewers and of these 22
showed partial poison takes.
Defects found and Remedied
Missing stoppers to interceptor traps 7
Air gratings renewed 1
Defective manholes repaired 3
Fresh air inlets renewed 4
Drains unblocked 1
Proofing carried out
Doors proofed with metal 2
Rain water hopper heads covered 2
Perforated zinc fixed over air gratings 2
Walls cemented 1
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