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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

Westminster 1900

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster]

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Nuisances in connection with the following matters were abated, viz.:—
Animals improperly kept10
Black smoke (including short emissions)43
Dust receptacles58
Drains defective106
Limewhiting154
Manure receptacles11
Manure and refuse accumulations41
Overcrowding4
Paving to yards, stables, &c.45
Premises in uncleanly condition159
Premises and rooms cleansed after infectious cases138
Eegistration of houses let in lodging5
Unsound food ...5
Water closets defective ...122
Water supply, defective fittings, cistern covers, &c.89
Miscellaneous...31
Total1,021

Table: Inspector Kiek's report for the year ending December 31st, 1900, for Wards No. 3 St. Margaret, and No. 2 St. John.

Inspector Kiek's report for the year ending December 31st, 1900, for Wards No. 3 St. Margaret, and No. 2 St. John.

Notices brought forward from 189941
Inspections made873
Defects found1,016
Notices served569
Works completed561
Notices not complied with, 31st December, 190053
The following nuisances have been abated and defects remedied upon notices served:—
Animals kept so as to be a nuisance3
Accumulations of manure and refuse31
Black smoke nuisances43
Cisterns (dirty) cleansed20