London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hornchurch 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]

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Works completed:—
Blocked drains cleared 42
Walls and ceilings cleansed 26
Walls and ceilings repaired 12
Flushing cisterns to W.C.'s repaired or
replaced by new ones 24
Vans moved 1
Food discontinued being prepared in bathroom 1
Dampness abated 12
Defective joints made good between flush
pipes and W.C. basins 3
Cesspools emptied 2
Fireplaces, stoves and coppers repaired
or replaced by new ones 9
Overcrowding abated 2
Drains relaid 1
Window frames repaired 11
Roofs and gutters repaired 12
Floors repaired 8
Stairtreads repaired 2
Doors repaired or new ones fixed 6
Window sash cords renewed 9
New cast iron ventilating pipes provided and fixed 2
Accumulations removed 2
Walls repapered 5
Dustbins provided 7
Yard paving repaired 3
Sufficient damp proof course inserted 1
New W.C. pans fixed and seats repaired 4
New covers and frames provided to inspection
and intercepting chambers 2
Fresh air inlets to drains repaired 2
Sinks and waste pipes repaired or new ones fixed 2
Water service pipes repaired 1
Cement dishing round gully traps repaired 2
New locks provided and fixed 1
Slaughter Houses.
There are two registered slaughterhouses in the District
which are regularly inspected and the animals and carcases examined.
Eighty-three visits were paid by the Sanitary Inspector
during the year.