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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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Sanitary Circumstances of the Area:
Water Supplies 31
Drainage and Sewerage 32
Rivers and Streams 32
Closet Accommodation 32
Public Cleansing 32
Sanitary Inspection of the Area 33
Statement of the Senior Sanitary Inspector for the Year 1940:
Dwelling Houses 34
Milk and Dairies 34
Slaughterhouse 34
Food Premises 35
Unsound Food, 35
Factories 36
Bakehouses, 36
Workplaces 36
Shops and Offices 36
Complaints 37
Smoke Abatement 37
Infectious Disease and Disinfection 37
Offensive Trades and Fish Frying 37
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 37
Increase of Rent (Restrictions) Act 37
Notices 38
Prosecutions 38
Sanitary Improvements:
Water Supply 38
Drains 38
Water Closets 38
Sinks 38
Yards 38
Dust Receptacles 38
Dampness 39
General Repairs, etc 39
Milk and Dairies 39
Food Premises 39
Factories 39
Bakehouses 39
Workplaces 39
Shops and Offices 40
Bye-laws with respect to Nuisances 40
Fish Frying Premises 40
Summary of work done during the year 40
Shops and Offices 41
Camping Sites 41
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