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Barnet 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Urban District Council]

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COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There is now only one Common Lodging House in the district,
which is registered for 25 persons.
The House was inspected at various times during the year,
and a mid-night inspection was made just prior to the Fair.
It was found to be conducted in accordance with the Bye-laws
regulating the number of lodgers , and the conduct of Lodging Houses.
CARAVANS USED AS DWELLINGS - BARNET FAIR. ETC.
Of the caravans which entered the district to attend
Barnet Fair, a number were inspected in order to ascertain their
sanitary condition and to enquire as to any illness which might
be of an infectious character.
The usual temporary sanitary accommodation was provided
in different sections of the Fair for the use of the caravaners,
and an early morning collection was made of all refuse, fish offal,
etc.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are eight Bakehouses upon the Register. Thirty
inspections were made of these premises, and five notices were
served for defects contravening the special sanitary sections
of the Factory and Workshop Acts.
SANITARY CONDITION OF CINEMAS, DANCING HALLS AND OTHER
PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT,
The Halls used as Cinemas and for Dancing and other
entertainments were inspected twice during the year and the annual
certificates required by the Licencing Authorities were issued in
respect of the following premises, certifying their fitness for
the nature of the entertainment proposed to be given, as regards
fire escape, ventilation, dressing and cloak room, and lavatory
accommodation.