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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 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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respect to dwelling houses and one with respect to an underground
room. Closing orders were made in all cases. The
details are set out in the following Table.
TABLE No. 43.
Action taken under Housing Acts.
| Date of Representation. | Premises. | Date of Closing Order. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th April | 91, Plumstead High Street. | 4th May | — |
| 12th October | 30, Frederick Place. | 2nd November | — |
| 8th November | 28, Burrage Road | 30th November | Underground Room as a sleeping place. |
| 7 th December | 134, Plumstead High Street. | — | Closing Order made in 1928. |
A closing Order made in 1926 in respect of premises at
69, New Road, was determined in 1927, as the premises
were converted into a lock-up shop.
Underground Sleeping Rooms. One underground room
was represented during the year and a closing order was
made by the Council.
Tents and Vans. The number of tents and vans in
Woolwich is almost negligible and bye-laws regulating the
use of these were made by the Council in 1903. All tents
and vans were regularly inspected during the year and steps
were taken to ensure that the bye-laws were observed. It was
necessary to serve notices for three offences.