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Woolwich 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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At the end of the year 66 out of 67 hutments had been demolished, 307 persons
being displaced.
(2) Prospect Row and Kidd Street.—The Clearance Order was confirmed by
the Minister, without modification, under date 9th January.
At the end of the year all the cottages had been demolished, 36 persons being
displaced. Re-housing was provided in the same scheme as for area No. 1.
(3) St. Thomas' Cottages, Princes Road.—The Clearance Order was confirmed
by the Minister, without modification, under date 9th January.
Re-housing was provided in the same scheme as for area No. 1. At the end
of the year all the cottages had been demolished, 13 persons being displaced.
(4) Eltham High Street.—This area consisting of 14 houses was represented
by me to the Council as an unhealthy area on 14th June, 1934. The houses
included in the area are as follows :—
Eltham High Street Nos. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Kirks Yard Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4a.
Halams Cottages Nos. 1, 2, 3.
The number of occupants was 46.
The Council made a Clearance Order on the 12th June, 1935 ; a Ministry of
Health Inquiry was held on the 20th August, and the order was confirmed by the
Minister without modification, on the 12th October.
Re-housing is to be provided in the same Scheme as for Area No. 1.
(5) Keemor Street.—On the 5th March, 1935, I represented this area consisting
of six cottages as an unhealthy area. The cottages in question are
known as Brickfield Cottages, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, and Keemor Street, No. 13.
The number of occupants was 20.
The Council made a Clearance Order on the 12th June, 1935 ; a Ministry of
Health Inquiry was held on 20th August, and the Clearance Order was confirmed
by the Minister, without modification, under date 12th October.
Re-housing is to be provided in the same Scheme as for Area No. 1.
(6) Bell Water Gate.—On the 10th May, 1935, I represented this area consisting
of five houses as an unhealthy area. The houses in question are known
as Bell Water Gate, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The number of occupants was 26.