Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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(c) Proceedings under Sections 11 and 13 of the Housing
Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
Demolition Orders were made 6
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders 4
Nuisances Abated and Improvement Effected
Roofs repaired 33
External walls and chimney stacks repaired 15
Walls underpinned 1
Gutters and spouts repaired or renewed 21
Damp-proof courses provided 2
Dampness remedied 45
Yards paved or repaired 1
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 41
Doors and frames repaired or renewed 4
Windows repaired or renewed 30
Floors repaired or renewed 13
Sub-floor ventilation provided or improved 3
Rooms cleansed or redecorated 2
Fireplaces and flues repaired or renewed 11
Washbasins and sinks provided or renewed 3
Wastepipes repaired or renewed 2
Dustbins provided or renewed 1
Water supply improved or reinstated 8
Water closet pans repaired, renewed or cleansed 1
Water closet cisterns repaired or renewed 7
Water closet lighting and ventilation improved —
Water closet flush pipe joints repaired 3
Water closet walls etc., cleansed 1
Water closet structures repaired 2
Drains cleansed from obstruction 181
Drains repaired or renewed 14
Miscellaneous 9
Disinfection and Disinfestation
Number of rooms disinfected 46
Premises from which bedding removed for steam disinfection 38
31