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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 (Sec. 5) 1 1
Housing Act, 1936.
Section 9 (Insanitary Dwelling) 19 15
The details in respect of the 3 cases are as follows : -
| Address of Premises. | Act and Section. | Cost of Repairs. |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Clarence Road, Kew Gardens. | Housing Act, 1936. Section 9. | |
| 11a, Park Hill. | Housing Act, 1936. Section 9. | |
| 40, Lawn Crescent, Kew Gardens. | Housing Act, 1936. Section 9. |
PROSECUTIONS.
No legal proceedings were taken during the year. In two cases
it was found necessary to apply for summonses but, in each case the
owners carried out the work before the date of the Court hearing.
COMPLAINTS.
The number of complaints received by the Department from the
1st January to 31st December, 1949 was 1,010 which is an increase
over the same period in 1948 of 164.
The complaints received have been classified as follows:—
Defective firegrates 8
Defective sinks 5
Defective drains and gullies 55
Leaking pipek 27
Defective windows 8
Defective Walls and ceilings 37
Defective storage tanks 7
Defective floor boards 8