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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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(d) Sundry Nuisances.
Overcrowding :
Urgent cases reported to Housing Committee.
Smoke Minor complaints only.
Accumulation of refuse 3
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 8
Dampness 405
Yards repaired or repaved 74
Leaky roofs and eaves guttering 317
Premises repaired and cleansed 832
Other nuisances 939
(e) Disinfection.
Premises disinfected :
Ordinary notifiable diseases 217
Phthisis 20
Cancer 41
Other diseases 17
Rooms stripped and cleansed (Section 5, Infectious
Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890) —
Premises treated for vermin 64
Premises treated for other pests 21
(f) Slaughterhouses.
Number on Register (including one Knacker's Yard) 6
Inspections made periodically at time of slaughter.
Contraventions of bye-laws-
Number of animals slaughtered in district during
the year :
Oxen 235
Sheep and Lambs 1,139
Pigs 619 1,993
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933 :
Number of licences issued during year to
slaughter animals :—
New Licences 2
Renewed Licences 9