Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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,, ,, Refuse Dumps, Open Spaces, etc. 142
,, ,, Cinemas, Dance Halls, etc. 33
,, re Infectious Disease 683
,, of Houses under Housing Regulations 25
,, ,, Other Houses 557
,, ,, Boiler Plant, etc. 71
,, ,, Petroleum Stores 99
,, ,, Mortuary 6
,, ,, Swimming Baths 7
,, ,, Hairdressers' Premises 61
,, ,, Churchyards 3
,, re Dust Bins 339
Overcrowding 2768
Verminous Premises 114
Miscellaneous 1780
Drains 1302
Drain Tests Applied 35
Smoke Observations (half-hour) 162
(casual) 575
Samples of Water taken 12
Samples of Milk taken 198
Revisits 2955
Total 17379
Total No. of Informal Notices served 636
,, ,, ,, Statutory Notices served 23
Nuisances Abated and Defects Remedied.
Drains Cleansed from Obstruction 495
New Drains and Inspection Chambers Provided 3
Drains Relaid or Repaired 34
Inspection Chambers Repaired 34
Soil Pipes and Ventilating Shafts Repaired 3
Yards Paved or Repaired 12
Floors of Dwellings Relaid or Repaired 6
Sub-Floor Ventilation Provided or Improved 2
Internal Walls and Ceilings Repaired 43
New Lavatory Basins Provided 8
Dampness Remedied 25
External Walls and Chimneys Repointed or Repaired 21
Roofs Reconstructed or Repaired 23
Windows Repaired or Additional Windows Provided 30
Spouts and Gutters Repaired or Renewed 27
New Sinks Provided 5
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