Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Schools—Elementary and Secondary | 19 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds | 2 |
| Water Supply | 217 |
| Drainage | 790 |
| Milk Sampling (Pasteurised) | 108 |
| Unsound Food | 163 |
| Petroleum Acts | 179 |
| Rent Restriction Acts | 1 |
| Interviews | 515 |
| Rag Flock Act | 12 |
| Pet Animals Act | 11 |
| Miscellaneous Visits | 1250 |
| 12,536 |
Drains and Sewerage Systems Tested.
Hydraulic tests 18
Smoke tests 4
Chemical tests 20
Examinations 13
Factories Act, 1937.
At the end of the year there were 157 factories on the register (139 mechanical and 18 non-mechanical) carrying on the following trades:—
| Mechanical. | NonMechanical. | |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial wreaths, etc | 1 | 1 |
| Bakeries | 9 | 2 |
| Boat Repairs | 3 | 1 |
| Boot-making and Repairing | 8 | — |
| Building | 3 | 2 |
| Butchers | 2 | — |
| Clothing | 3 | 1 |
| Dressmaking | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical Instruments | 5 | — |