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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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35
Greengrocers' Premises.
Accumulations removed 1
Yards repaved 1
Other defects 3
Testing of Drains and Sanitary Fittings.
Applications of smoke test 40
„ water test (new work) 86
„ chemical test —
Drainage systems opened out for examination, on
written complaint 3
Service of Notices.
The following table shows the particulars of the notices
served:—
Informal Notices 379
Statutory or Formal Notices:—
Sec. 94, Public Health Act, 1875 (To abate
nuisances) 9
Sec. 41, Public Health Act, 1875 (To redrain
premises) 1
Sec. 17, Housing Act, 1930 (To repair houses) 4
Sec. 36, Public Health Act, 1875 (To provide
dustbin) 10
Sec. 46, Public Health Act, 1925 (To cleanse Verminous
premises) 1
404
Number of interviews with Owners of Property,
Builders, etc., re Sanitary Improvements 324
Defective Drainage.
14 drainage systems were completely reconstructed and 42
repaired under the supervision of this department.