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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The complaints received have been classified as follows:—
| Disrepair or unsatisfactory conditions of premises:— | |
| Dampness | 45 |
| Drainage | 108 |
| General Defects | 296 |
| Nuisance from Animals | 9 |
| Nuisance from Noise | 4 |
| Nuisance from Overcrowding | 5 |
| Nuisance from Refuse | 18 |
| Nuisance from Smoke, fumes | 26 |
| Nuisance from Vermin | 30 |
| Rodent infestations | 261 |
| Unsound food | 28 |
| 830 | |
Prompt investigation was made and suitable action taken to remedy
the complaints.
PETROLEUM (CONSOLIDATION) ACT 1928 AND
REGULATIONS MADE THEREUNDER.
Fifty-two premises within the Borough are licensed to store a total
of 65,275 gallons of Petrol, Petroleum Mixtures and Cellulose
solutions.
They have received regular inspection to ensure that the various
regulations have been observed. In all a total of 60 visits were made
to the various installations.
One new licence was approved and the total licence fees amounted
to £35 0s. 0d.
Only minor infringements of the Regulations were found.
DISINFECTION OF PREMISES.
| Reason. | Houses. | Rooms. | Bedding, etc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Fevers | 23 | 26 | 166 |
| Tuberculosis | 15 | 18 | 121 |
| Vermin | 30 | 83 | 121 |
| Other Diseases | 8 | 13 | 887 |