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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| Particulars. | Number of Defects. | Number of Prosecutions. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | |||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | |
| Want of Cleanliness | 26 | 26 | — | — | |
| Want of Ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | |
| Want of Drainage of Floors | — | — | — | — | |
| Other Nuisances | 6 | 6 | — | — | |
| Sanitary Accommodation | Insufficient | - | - | - | - |
| Unsuitable or Defective | 24 | 24 | — | — | |
| Not separate for Sexes | — | — | — | — | |
| Illegal Occupation of Underground Bakehouses (S. 101) | — | — | — | — | |
| Other Offences | — | — | — | — | |
| Total | 56 | 56 | — | — | |
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| Nature of Work. | Instances. | Notices Served. | Prosecutions. |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Wearing Apparel— | |||
| Making, etc. |
The Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—Each district Inspector is
the rats officer for his area, and investigates all complaints received. The total
number of inspections made was 268. In 167 instances it was necessary to secure
the repair of defective drains. Nineteen premises were made rat-proof, and other
effective measures were taken in 21 instances. The number of statutory notices
served under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, was one. During the