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 Brentford and Chiswick]
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Details of Sanitary Notices Served;
Yard paving, defective 9
Accumulation of rubbish 2
Dampness 224
Defective flooring, joists and skirtings 103
Defective plasterwork to walls and ceilings 322
Leaky roofs and eaves gutters 253
Premises to be cleansed and redecorated 257
Refuse bins requiring renewal 31
Defective W.C's 58
Defective windows 148
Other defects 597
Total 2004
Details of Work Completed during the Year:
Yard paving 6
Accumulation of rubbish cleared 1
Dampness remedied 175
Defective flooring, joists and skirtings repaired 85
Defective plasterwork to walls and ceilings
repaired 257
Leaky roofs and eaves gutters repaired 204
Premises cleansed and redecorated 212
Refuse bins provided 23
Defective W.C's repaired 48
Defective windows repaired 121
Other defects remedied 488
Total 1620
Details of Work Outstanding at End of Year:
Yard paving defective 3
Accumulation of rubbish 1
Dampness 49
Defective flooring, joists and skirtings 18
Defective plasterwork to walls and ceilings 65
Leaky roofs and eaves gutters 49
Premises requiring cleansing and redecoration 45
Refuse bins requiring renewal 8
Defective W.C's 10
Defective windows 27
Other defects 109
Total 384
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