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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

Orpington 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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Table: TABLE VIII.NUISANCES, DEFECTS, CONTRAVENTIONS, ETC., ABATED OR REMEDIED IN 1958.

TABLE VIII.

NUISANCES, DEFECTS, CONTRAVENTIONS, ETC., ABATED OR REMEDIED IN 1958.

Drainage.
Drains constructed or reconstructed20New sink in kitchens provided Sink waste pipes trapped,3
Drains repaired7renewed or repaired4
Drains cleansed56Water closets repaired or
Inspection chamber covers provided1reconstructed Water closet seats repaired1
Inspection chamber covers repaired or renewed8or renewed1
Ventilation improved or repaired4
Cesspools emptied11
Cesspools repaired or reconstructed2
Dampness.
Roofs made watertight11Rainwater downpipes repaired
Walls made waterproof6or renewed2
Rainwater gutters repaired or renewed4Chimney stacks made waterproof1
Water Supply.
Main supply provided Pipes repaired or renewed6 4Storage tanks repaired or renewed1
General Items.
Wall plaster repaired4Yard paving and drainage repaired
Ceiling plaster repaired41
Floors repaired6Dustbins provided5
Rooms cleansed or decorated2Nuisance from animals abated1
Windows and doors repaired3Noxious accumulations removed5
Lighting improved1Interceptor repaired or renewed2
Fire surrounds and grates
repaired or renewed2