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Penge 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Smoke Abatement.
There are no large factories in the District and no
action has been necessary.
| No. in District | Mo. of Visits | No. of Defects f'nd | No. of Defects remedied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairies, etc | 21 | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| Slaughterhouses | 3 | 205 | — | — |
| CommonLodgingHouses | 5 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| Houses Let in Lodgings | 21 | 23 | 5 | 5 |
Byelaws with respect to the trade of fish friers would
be useful.
Other Sanitary Conditions requiring Notice.
Since 1921 several of the old urinals of the public
houses have been reconstructed, enlarged and brought up to
present-day requirements.
In 1924 the Local authority provided a much needed
underground covenience for ladies in the High Street.
Schools.
The sanitary condition and water supply of the Schools
are satisfactory.
The School Medical Officer, the Medical Inspectors and
the Head Teachers are notified of all cases of infectious