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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
Southall-Norwood 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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The following table shows the number and nature of complaints received during the year :—
| Number. | |
|---|---|
| Choked Drains | 36 |
| Dampness | 8 |
| Accumulations of Manure | 1 |
| Nuisance caused by the keeping of Animals and Fowls, etc. | 2 |
| Smells from Public Sewers | 2 |
| Defective Dustbins or absence thereof | 31 |
| Overcrowding | 5 |
| Non-removal of House Refuse | 1 |
| Offensive Smells from various causes | 3 |
| Defective Paving of Yards | 1 |
| Defective Pail Closet | 1 |
| Defective Floors | 1 |
| Defective Roofs | 7 |
| Dirty Condition of House | 11 |
| Defective Condition of House | 44 |
| Defective Kitchen Range | 1 |
| Defective Copper | 2 |
| Accumulation of Refuse | 6 |
| Defective Lavatory Fittings | 6 |
| Defective Fireplaces ... | 1 |
| Erection of Shed (Referred to Surveyor) | 1 |
| Defective Water Fittings | 4 |
| Flies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 1 |
| Smoke Nuisances | 3 |
| Rat Infestation | 1 |
| Total Number of Complaints Received | 184 |