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 Carshalton]
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Windows frames repaired and/or renewed | 29 |
Windows made to work properly | 15 |
Windows provided with catches and/or fasteners | 12 |
Window sashcords renewed | 86 |
Window sills repaired and/or renewed | 42 |
Window stopping to reveals | 4 |
Windows, fixed, made to open | 3 |
Window glazing, panes renewed | 25 |
Window glazing, putties renewed | 72 |
W.C. accommodation repaired | 1 |
W.C. provided | 39 |
W.C. pans renewed | 24 |
W.C. pans provided | 49 |
W.C. pans, joints renewed | 12 |
W.C. box seats removed | 19 |
W.C. 'ift up seats provided | 69 |
W.C. seats repaired or renewed | 17 |
W.C. flushing apparatus repaired or renewed | 23 |
W.C. flushing apparatus provided | 47 |
W.C. pail closets abolished | 38 |
Water Supply repaired | 7 |
Water Supply provided | 2 |
Water Supply cisterns repaired | 1 |
Wash Basins, baths, repaired, renewed | 3 |
Wash Basins, baths, provided | 5 |
Weatherboards repaired or renewed | 2 |
Paving, repaired made level | 13 |
Paving provided | 13 |
Paving drained | 2 |
Nuisances | 6 |
Rats and Mice | 24 |
Other Matters (miscellaneous) | 66 |
Gates repaired, renewed | 1 |
Ventilation, more provided | 8 |
Accumulations removed | 32 |
Bed bug infestations were dealt with in 49 premises as follows :—
Council Houses. | Others | Total | |
---|---|---|---|
By hydrogen cyanide | 15 | 20 | |
By spraying | 6 | 23 | 29 |
11 | 38 | 49 |