London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Want of manure receptacle 1
Defective manure receptacle 1
Defective sashcords 96
Defective window sills 46
Windows not made to open 3
Inadequate lighting and ventilation 14
Defective firegrates and kitchen ranges 90
Defective chimney-pots, etc. 20
Smoke nuisances 4
Defective coppers 3
Defective larders 4
Defective coal cupboards —
Defective staircases 11
Unfit basement rooms 12
Dilapidated outbuildings 2
Premises infested with rats and mice 52
Contraventions of Byelaws 8
Accumulations of manure 2
Dirty yards 1
Miscellaneous defects 167
2,623
NOTICES SERVED TO REMEDY DEFECTS AND
ABATE NUISANCES
Informal Action
Preliminary intimations 590
Interviews 653
| Act and Section | Notices Authorised | Notices Served |
|---|---|---|
| Section 24 (Drainage) | 7 | |
| Section 39 (Drainage) | 33 | 26 |
| Section 45 (Defective Closets) | 16 | 12 |
| Section 75 (Dustbins) | 46 | 43 |