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Romford 1908

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]

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July 28th. 43, Marlborough Road. Requested the Inspector
to visit these premises, the occupier having purchased a
quantity of condemned apple pies, puddings, &c. Guarantee
obtained from oecupier that goods should only be used for pig
food. Visits were made by the Inspector until all goods had
been consumed by the pigs.
Aug. 29th. 52 to 58, Albert Road, An anomymous complaint
was made to the Council of the condition of the drains.
The Inspector visited and found drains defective. Notices were
served on the owner to provide proper drains, and new drains
were put in throughout and tested with water.
Sept. 8th. 41, North Street. Requested the Inspector to
visit this house in consequence of complaint of refuse having
been deposited. The Inspector reported to me that a small
quantity of vegetable matter had been deposited in the garden.
The occupier caused it to be at once removed.
Sept. Sth. 55, North Sireet. Requested the Inspector to
visit these premises in consequence of complaint of dangerous
chimney pots. He reported to the surveyor who took the necessary
steps to have the dangerous chimney pots removed.
Sept. 25th. 22 to 26, Marks road. Complaint was made
of the water supply at these premises. A sample of the water
from the well on the premises was submitted by the Inspector
to me for Analysis. The water was found to be fit for potable
purposes, and there was a plentiful supply.
Sept. 25th. 73 to 79, London Road. At the request of the
Inspector I visited these premises to ascertain their habitable
condition. I reported to the Sanitary Committee this day. The
whole of the old ground floors were removed, excavation for
concrete over site of floors made, the whole of the sites of the
floors concreted, new floors laid, a damp course provided, and all
new drains laid and tested with water. The premises are in a
satisfactory condition.