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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wood Green 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Miscellaneous Inspections:—
| Urinals | 352 |
| Passageways | 98 |
| Cinemas and other places of entertainment | 31 |
| Ice cream premises | 112 |
| Stalls—day and night visits | 648 |
| Smoke observation | 1 |
| Total | 1,242 |
| Total inspections during the year | 3,309 |
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| Action Taken:— | Issued. | Completed. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal intimations | 35 | 35 | |
| Preliminary Notices:— | |||
| Public Health Act, 1875, Section 94 | 205 | 192 | |
| Public Health Act, 1875, Section 36 | 101 | 84 | |
| Housing Act, 1925, Section 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| Housing Act, 1930, Section 17 | 324 | 278 | |
| Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890, Section 5 | 198 | 198 | |
| Wood Green Urban District Council Act, 1920, Section 77 | 19 | 6 | |
| Bye-laws regulating houses let in lodgings | 11 | 11 | |
| Shops Act, 1934, Section 10 | — | 10 | |
| 862 | 783 | ||
| Statutory Notices:— | |||
| Public Health Act, 1875, Section 94 | 6 | 8 | |
| Public Health Act, 1875, Section 36 | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Health Act, 1875, Section 41 | 1 | — | |
| Housing Act, 1930, Section 17 | 28 | 26 | |
| Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890, Section 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Wood Green Urban District Council Act, 1920, Section 48 | 3 | 3 | |
| Public Health Act, 1925, Section 46 | 3 | 2 | |
| 47 | 43 | ||
Work Carried out :—
Drainage Works:—
Drains reconstructed 12
Drains repaired 5
Drains unblocked and cleansed 29
Soil and vent shafts repaired or provided 42
Fresh air inlets repaired or provided 12
Sink and bath wastes repaired or provided 55
Inspection chambers repaired or provided 11
Interceptors repaired or provided 5
Drains tested 297
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