London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Penge 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Caps to clearing arm of interceptors greased
in 2
Fresh air inlets provided 11
Fresh air inlets repaired 15
New soil and ventilating pipes fixed 35
Ventilating pipes repaired 25
Defective openings sealed oft" 3
Rainwater pipes disconnected from drains 25
Sinks—
New glazed stoneware sinks provided 5
Sink waste pipes renewed, repaired or
trapped 13
Dampness—
Dampness in premises remedied 70
Concrete laid over site 4
Cleanliness—
Dirty Rooms cleansed, whitewashed, etc. 299
Miscellaneous—
Roofs repaired 54
Gutters, rainwater pipes, etc., repaired 35
Premises with dilapidated floors, plaster,
etc., repaired 35
New dustbins provided 143
Yards and forecourts to houses paved and
amended 16
Other defects in houses remedied 12
Overcrowding abated 9
Animals removed 8
Accumulations of manure, stagnant water,
animal or other refuse removed 39
New manure receptacle provided 1
Covers provided to manure receptacles 5
Stable yards paved 1
Urinals cleansed 1
Passageway cleansed 1