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 Merton & Morden]
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Summary of Nuisances Abated and Sanitary Improvements
Effected.
Ceilings cleansed or repaired 45
Dampness in premises remedied 60
Drains exposed and repaired 12
Drains reconstructed
Defective sashcords renewed 26
Dustbins provided 27
Floors repaired 23
Fresh air inlet valves provided and repaired 13
Inspection chamber covers provided 8
Obstructions removed from drains 13
Rain water pipes renewed or repaired IB
Roofs repaired 45
Gutters repaired 32
Sink wastes repaired 9
Walls repaired 109
W.C. cisterns provided
W.C. cisterns repaired 16
Water closests cleansed 4
W.C. pans provided 9
Windows repaired or renewed 32
Ventilation provided under floors 3
Fireplaces and stoves renewed or repaired 7
Sinks provided —
Offensive accumulations removed 7
Water supply repaired for domestic use 12
Verminous premises fumigated and cleansed —
Sanitary accommodation for workshops —
Miscellaneous ... 74
Notices Served.
Intimation notices 198
Statutory notices:—
Public Health Act, 1936 34
Housing Act, 1936 4
Moveable Dwellings. Two applications were received for
licences to station caravans in the district, one being for
renewal of an existing permission. This was granted for a
further twelve months but the licensee was soon afterwards
31