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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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NOTICES.
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations)
281
Number of statutory notices served: —
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93 (nuisances) 14
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 75 (dustbins) 7
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 39 (drains) 6
Housing Act, 1936, Section 59 (overcrowding) 1
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PROSECUTIONS.
Number of prosecutions Nil
SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS.
Water Supply.
Water supply reinstated 5
Water pipes and fittings repaired or renewed 28
Drains.
Drains re-laid or repaired 7
Drains unstopped and cleansed 31
Intercepting traps provided with rodeye stoppers 9
Manholes provided or repaired 4
Soil or ventilation pipes repaired or renewed 5
Gully kerbs and channels repaired 14
New soakaways constructed 8
Closets.
Buildings repaired 4
New pans fixed to water closets 23
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 20
Flush pipes and pan joints repaired or renewed 5
Seats repaired 11
Light and ventilation provided 4
Sinks.
Sinks renewed 2
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 22
Yards.
Yards newly paved or repaired 4
Dust Receptacles.
New portable galvanised iron dustbins provided 83
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