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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Rats and Mice (Visits sewer treatment) | 2135 |
| Smoke Observations | 26 |
| Schools—Elementary and Secondary | 17 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds | 6 |
| Water Supply | 262 |
| Drainage | 666 |
| Milk Sampling (Pasteurised) | 79 |
| Unsound Food | 154 |
| Petroleum Acts | 94 |
| Rent Restrictions Acts | 1 |
| Interviews | 443 |
| Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act | — |
| Massage Establishments | 3 |
| Rag Flock Act | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Visits | 1258 |
| 12,530 |
Drains and Sewerage Systems Tested.
Hydraulic tests 24
Smoke tests 33
Chemical tests 21
Examinations 31
At the end of the year there were 165 factories on the register (140 mechanical and 25 non-mechanical) carrying on the following trades:—
| Mechanical. | Non-Mechanical. | |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial wreathes, etc | 1 | — |
| Bakeries | 10 | — |
| Boat Repairs | 1 | 1 |
| Boot-making and Repairing | 10 | 2 |
| Box-making | 1 | — |
| Building | 8 | 5 |
| Butchers | 2 | — |