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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
Woolwich 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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x. Adoptive Acts, By-laws and Regulations relating to
Public Health in Force in the District.
Adoptive Acts. The Small Dwellings Acquisition Act,
1899, was adopted by the Council in 1901. During 1926, the
Borough Treasurer tells me, the Council made 293 advances
to purchasers of houses in accordance with the provisions of
this Act.
The following is a List of By-laws and Regulations made
under the various Acts, with date of adoption:—
By-laws made under:—
| Section. | Date of Adoption. |
|---|---|
| 16 (1) Prevention of nuisances arising from matter thrown in any street; offensive matter running into an uncovered place; keeping of animals; paving of yards and open spaces. | 15th May, 1903 |
| 16 (2) Closing of cesspools and privies: Removal and disposal of refuse. | 28th June, 1893 |
| 16 (2) Removal of faecal and offensive matter. | 26th Nov., 1901 |
| 39 (1) Construction of closets, privies, ash-pits, cesspools, and dung receptacles. | 28th June, 1893 14th June, 1901 3rd Jan., 1905 |
| 39 (2) Keeping water closets supplied with sufficient water. | 24th June, 1903 |
| 45 Decent conduct of persons using public lavatories, etc. | 24th June, 1903 |
| 50 Securing cleanliness and freedom from pollution of tanks, cisterns, and other receptacles used for storing water. | 24th June, 1903 |
| 88 Management of Mortuaries | 24th June, 1903 |