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
Brentford and Chiswick 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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(c) Refuse.
New bins provided 70
Frequency of refuse removed from each house weekly
Method of disposal—carried by collecting freighters to Controlled
Tip outside the Borough.
(d) Sundry Nuisances.
Overcrowding (urgent cases reported to Housing
Committee) 30
Smoke Minor complaints only
Accumulation of refuse 4
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 2
Dampness 391
Yards repaired or repaved 17
Leaky roofs and eaves gutterings 408
Defective flooring, joists and skirtings 231
Defective plasterwork to walls and ceilings 901
Premises cleansed and redecorated 573
Other defects 785
(e) Disinfection.
Premises disinfected:—
Ordinary notifiable diseases 91
Phthisis 21
Cancer 33
Other diseases 6
Rooms stripped and cleansed (Section 167, Public
Health Act, 1936) —
Premises treated for vermin 35
Premises treated for other pests (wasps, moths,
ants, beetles) 13
(/) Slaughterhouses.
Number on Register (including one Knacker's Yard) 5
Contravention of Byelaws —
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
(vide Livestock (Restrictions on Slaughter) Order, 1940)
Number of Licences to slaughter animals issued
during the year:—
New Licences
Renewed Licences -
23