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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 9th of March, 1940, it was found that the rooms were
again occupied, and a rental of 30/0d. per week being paid for them.
The owner was notified of the contravention, and the matter was
reported to the Town Clerk.
On the 26th of April, 1940, a report on the conditions was
submitted to the Health Committee and a Closing Order was made by
the Council on the 14th of May.
The premises were later vacated, and have not since been
occupied.
Complaints.
Number received and dealt with during the year 435
(Signed) GEORGE LAWS, F.R. San.I., F.S.I A.
Chief Sanitary Inspector,
and Officer under the
Housing Acts.