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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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On the 27th of April, notification was received of an outbreak
of Foot and Mouth Disease at Vale Farm. This was immediately
dealt with, and the following morning 2 beasts and 3 calves were sent
to the Destructor. Subsequently, a herd of 27 dairy cows, and 1 bull,
were slaughtered at the farm and all were passed for human food
with the exception of 1, which was sent to the Destructor.
Visits made to meat shops or stores, and other premises
where food is prepared or exposed for sale 114
Disinfestation methods were applied to the following properties:—
| Council Houses | 31 |
| Other Houses | 21 |
| Reason. | Houses. | Rooms. | Bedding disinfected. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Fevers | 30 | 34 | 50 |
| Tuberculosis | 13 | 36 | 15 |
| Other Diseases | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Vermin | 52 | 113 | 14 |
Public Shelters Disinfected
(Comprising 161 compartments)
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Housing Act, 1936.
Contravention of Closing Order or Written
Undertaking.
On the 24th of May, 1935 a written undertaking was given by
the owner of No. la, Duke Street that the premises would be closed
and not again occupied. The tenants of the first floor rooms were
subsequently rehoused in a Corporation dwelling.