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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
Richmond upon Thames 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Sundry drainage repairs 102
Manholes repaired or new provided 54
Ventilating pipes repaired or renewed 34
Drains intercepted from Sewer 8
R. water pipes disconnected from drains 12
Drains ventilated 7
Dustbins.
New provided 226
Ashpits abolished 9
Dust shoots repaired, &c. 2
Yard Paving.
Repaired 50
Newly paved 52
Sinks, &c.
New provided 51
New waste pipes provided 55
Waste pipes repaired, trapped or ventilated 27
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 179
Gutters and downspouts repaired or renewed 310,
Damp courses fixed 38
External walls repaired or pointed 226
Floor cavities ventilated 40
Site of house concreted 3
General Repairs.
Walls and ceilings repaired 457
Floors repaired 132
Windows, cills, &c., repaired 466
Windows made to open 22
Stoves repaired or renewed 118
Coppers repaired or renewed 52