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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
Merton and Morden 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Infringements:—
Number of premises at which contraventions were
found 55
Number of premises at which prescribed forms were
not exhibited 35
Assistants half holiday forms not exhibited 28
Young persons records not maintained 14
Forms regarding seats for females not exhibited 19
Mixed shop notices not exhibited 6
Sunday employment notices not exhibited —
Insufficient heating 3
Insufficient ventilation
Sanitary accommodation:—Insufficient 1
Dirty 11
Unlighted 2
Half-day closing 1
Absence of seats for females 2
I would like to express my appreciation of the industry
shown by the Inspectors, the careful recording by the clerks
and the support of the Chairman and members of the Public
Health Committee during a busy and difficult time.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. T. PINCHES,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
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