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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 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The use of well water was discontinued at twelve
houses during the year.
SCAVENGING.
The removal and disposal of house refuse is undertaken
by the Borough Surveyor's Department.
Refuse is partly tipped, and the remainder is burnt in
the Dust Destructor.
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
All Closets in the Borough are on the Water Carriage
System.
SCHOOLS.
A general review of the sanitary condition of the Public
Elementary Schools was given in 1925. The repairs and
improvements carried out during 1929 will be found in the
Annual Report of the School Medical Officer.
OTHER SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
In order to prevent duplication, the Sanitary Inspection
of the Area, Ashbins, Smoke Abatement, Housing, Inspection
and Supervision of Food, etc., are entirely included in
the Annual Report of the Sanitary Inspector.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
These Acts are administered by the Surrey County Council, and the following table shows action taken in the Borough during the year :—
| Articles. | ANALYSED. | ADULTERATED OR DETERIORATED. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 49 | 1 |
| Cream | 2 | — |
| Butter | 2 | — |
| Lemon Cheese | I | — |
| Cheese | 2 | — |
| Confectionery and Jam | 1 | — |
| Wine | 1 | — |
| Spirits | 7 | 1 |
| Other Articles | 11 | 1 |
| Totals | 76 | 3 |
Two prosecutions were made under these Acts in the
Borough during the year, and there was one conviction.