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Southgate 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]

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1934. 1935.
North-East Ward 188 264
North-West Ward 536 314
Middle Ward 154 108
South Ward 273 273
Total 1,151 959
Miscellaneous.
Cesspools emptied and cleansed 9
Cesspools abolished 4
Accumulations of refuse and manure removed 63
Nuisances from keeping of animals abated 4
Foul ditches, ponds and stagnant water abated 10
Moveable dwellings (vans and tents) removed 30
Smoke nuisances abated 9
Dustbins.—Special inspections, following information supplied
by the Dustmen, continue to be made in all parts of the district
and amongst all classes of property with the object of effecting the
replacement of defective dustbins.
Altogether, 400 premises were visited in this connection, 195
verbal notices, 76 preliminary notices and 15 statutory notices
being served.
These special inspections alone resulted in the provision of
278 new bins, which included a number of bins supplied following
notices served during 1934.
Premises under Periodical Inspection.—The following
premises are kept under periodical inspection. As hitherto, the
inspections revealed the fact that they were being satisfactorily
administered.
Description of Premises. No. in District.
Dairies and Milkshops 34
Cowsheds 2
Bakehouses 18
Dining Rooms 42
Slaughterhouses 5
Fried Fish Shops 9
Factories and Workshops 193
Public House Conveniences 21
Total 324
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