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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Sub-soil drainage renewed —
Gullies renewed or provided 51
Gratings, dishing or curbing renewed 10
Fresh air inlets renewed 12
Dustbins.
New provided 68
Yard Paving.
Repaired 57
Newly paved 8
Sinks, &c.
New provided 27
New waste pipes provided 61
Waste pipes repaired, trapped or ventilated 10
Insanitary wall surfaces around sinks cemented 3
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 66
Gutters and downspouts repaired and renewed 103
Damp course fixed 87
External walls repaired and pointed 48
Pointing to reveals renewed 39
Floor cavities ventilated 14
Site of house concreted 15
Wall ventilators to floor cavities renewed 34
General Repairs.
Walls and ceilings repaired 449
Floors repaired 122
Doors, windows, sills, &c., repaired 400
Window fastenings renewed 106
Windows made to open 5
Stoves repaired and renewed 127
Coppers repaired or renewed 42