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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
Hendon 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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During the year notices to abate nuisances have been
served under the Public Health Act, 1875, and Factory and
Workshop Act, as follows
12 Foul w.c. pans.
11 Defective flushing cisterns.
15 Dirty walls and ceilings.
3 Choked w.c.'s.
2 Dilapidated w.c. apartments.
2 W.C. doors without fastenings.
2 Defective drains.
2 Defective w.c. pans.
1 Dustbin dilapidated.
1 Accommodation for sexes.
1 Defective rain-water pipe
13 Other nuisances.
65 Total.