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 Woolwich]
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Public Health (London) Act. 1891.
Section. Date of Adoption.
16(1) Prevention of nuisances arising from 15th May, 1903
matter thrown in any street; offensive
matter running into an
uncovered place; keeping of
animals; paving of yards and
open spaces.
16 (2) Closing of cesspools and privies : 28th June, 1893
removal and disposal of refuse.
16 (2) Removal of faecal and offensive 26th Nov., 1901
matter.
39(1) Construction of closets, privies, ash28th June, 1893
pits, cesspools, and dung recep14th June, 1901
tacles. 3rd Jan., 1905
39(2) Keeping water closets supplied with 24th June, 1903
sufficient water.
45 Decent conduct of persons using 24th June, 1903
public lavatories, etc.
50 Securing cleanliness and freedom 24th June, 1903
from pollution of tanks, cisterns
and other receptacles used for
storing water.
88 Management of Mortuaries 24th June, 1903
94 Houses let in lodgings (Woolwich 13th Aug., 1895
and Plumstead Parishes only).
95 Tents, Vans, Sheds 24th June, 1903
19 Bone boiler, Manure manufacturer 25th Nov., 1907
or Tallow melter
19 Gut scraper and Catgut maker or 25th Nov., 1907
Catgut manufacturer.
19 Fat Melter or Fat Extractor 25th Nov., 1907
19 Fellmonger 25th Nov.. 1907
19 Dresser of Fish Skins 25th Nov., 1907
19 Dresser of Fur Skins 22nd March, 1922
19 Glue and Size Manufacturer 25th Nov., 1907
19 Knacker 25th Nov., 1907