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 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 |