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 Mitcham]
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Visits to caravan yards 139
Smoke observations 82
Visits re infectious disease cases 852
Visits re smallpox contacts —
Visits re food poisoning 6
Visits re rats and mice 161
Visits re Shops Acts 87
Visits re schools 24
Sundry visits 238
Character of Work Done
Roofs repaired 159
Rainwater piping or gutters repaired or renewed 153
Yards paved or repaired 14
Dampness remedied 158
Water service pipes repaired 19
Waterclosets : Repairs to structure 15
Flushing apparatus repaired or renewed 38
New pans and traps fitted 29
Water storage cisterns cleansed, repaired or renewed 11
Water supply reinstated 7
Flooring of rooms repaired and sub-floor ventilation
improved 103
Rooms cleansed and redecorated 81
Sinks and handbasins repaired or renewed 18
Waste pipes and traps repaired or renewed 82
Window frames and sashes repaired or renewed 58
Window sills repaired or renewed 36
External brickwork (repaired, pointed or rendered) 20
Drains repaired or obstructions removed 88
Drain inspection covers renewed 13
Drains tested 95
Grid and mica flaps provided 3
Firegrates repaired (including surrounds and hearths) 28
Stoves, coppers, ranges, etc., repaired 7
Chimney stacks repaired 35
Staircases repaired 25
Doors repaired 21