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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Wheelwright & Coach building | 3 | – |
| Wig-making | – | 1 |
| Wireless Repairs | 1 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Trades | 12 | 10 |
| 117 | 74 |
Seventy-five visits were made to the above premises during the year and as a result of action taken by the department, the following defective conditions have been remedied:—
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 3 |
| Want of cleanliness | 8 |
| Unsuitable sanitary conveniences Other nuisances and defects remedied | 7 10 |
| 28 |
Shops Acts, 1934
Shops on the Register781
Visits made 115
SANITARY DEFECTS REPORTED
Water Supply:
Defective or foul storage tanks 26
Defective fittings (notified to Water Engineer) 12
W.C.s and Urinals:
Defective pans 66
Foul pans 9
Defective woodwork around pans 11
Defective seats 5
Absence of water-supply 15