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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
Kingston upon Thames 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| Washington Road | 1 |
| Wood Street | 2 |
| Total | 32 |
Complaints
One hundred and fifty-one complaints were made during the year as follows :—
| Drains and Sanitary Arrangements | 35 |
| Water Supply | 4 |
| Accumulation of Manure and non-removal of House Refuse | 6 |
| Absence of Ashbins | 2 |
| Dampness | 8 |
| Insanitary Condition of Premises | 57 |
| Defective Roofs | 4 |
| Nuisance from Keeping Animals | 6 |
| Overcrowding | 10 |
| Smoke Nuisance from Chimneys | 1 |
| Refuse Destructor and Tip | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 17 |
| Total | 151 |
The complaints were investigated promptly, and where
the Corporation possessed powers to interfere, immediate
steps were taken to remove the cause of the complaint.
The number of complaints during 1923 was 198.
Offensive Trades.
The following offensive trades are carried on in the
town :—
Leather Tanning.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
The premises are inspected at irregular intervals, and
without notice to the occupiers. The Tannery is maintained
in a satisfactory condition, and no complaints in respect
thereof have been received during the year.
Seven visits were made to premises in connection with
offensive trades during the year, in addition to re-inspections
after notices or warnings.