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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
Beddington and Wallington 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Sanitary Circumstances of the Area:
Water Supply 33
Drainage and Sewerage 34
Rivers and Streams 34
Closet Accommodation 35
Public Cleansing 35
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
Statement of the Senior Sanitary Inspector for the Year, 1938: 36
Dwelling Houses 36
Milk and Dairies 36
Meat and other Food 36
Factories and Workshops 37
Shops Act, 1934 37
Complaints 37
Infectious Disease and Disinfection 38
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 38
Increase of Rent (Restrictions) Act 38
Notices 38
Sanitary Improvements:
Water Supply 38
Drains 38
Water Closets 39
Sinks 39
Yards 39
Dust Receptacles 39
Dampness 39
General Repairs, etc. 39
Milk and Dairies 40
Food Premises 40
Factories 40
Shops 40
Bakehouses 40
Bye-laws with respect to Nuisances 40
Smoke 40
Summary of work done during the year 40
Shops and Offices 42
Camping Sites 42
Smoke Abatement 42
Swimming Baths 42
Eradication of Bed Bugs 42
Schools 43
Dairies 43
Milk (Special Designations) Orders 44
Slaughterhouses 44
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