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 Wood Green]
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Work Carried out:—
Drainage Works:—
Drains reconstructed 6
Drains repaired 6
Drains unblocked and cleansed 16
Soil and vent shafts repaired or provided 23
Fresh air inlets repaired or provided 11
Sink and bath wastes repaired 48
Inspection chambers repaired 12
Interceptors repaired 7
Drains tested 91
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Water Closets:—
New water-closets provided 2
New water-closet pans provided 45
Water-closets repaired 24
Foul water-closets cleansed 29
Flushing apparatus repaired or provided 28
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Cleansing:—
Premises limewashed 1
Premises otherwise cleansed 2
Rooms cleansed after disinfection 199
Premises disinfested 3
Accumulations of manure removed 3
Accumulations of refuse removed 4
Keeping of animals discontinued 8
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Dampness:—
Roofs repaired, etc. 91
Eaves gutters repaired or provided 46
Rainwater pipes provided or repaired 24
Damp-proof courses provided 5
Walls rendered 23
Dampness otherwise remedied 41
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House repairs:—
Floors repaired—wood 21
Floors repaired—concrete 7
Coppers repaired 38
Ceilings redecorated 589
Walls redecorated 576
General repairs 623
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