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 Beddington and Wallington]
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Yards.
Yards newly paved or repaired 8
Dust Receptacles.
New portable galvanised iron dustbins provided 256
Dampness.
Damp-proof courses provided or repaired 5
Roofs repaired 54
Rainwater gutters repaired or renewed 57
Rainwater downspouts repaired or renewed 25
Windows, sills and doors made weatherproof 14
External walls repaired, re-pointed, or rendered 31
External walls treated with waterproofing solution 1
Ventilation provided under floors 11
General Repairs, Etc.
Rooms cleansed 54
Walls and ceilings repaired 61
Floors repaired 14
Stoves repaired or renewed 14
Doors repaired or renewed 4
Windows repaired 32
Chimneys repaired 24
Overcrowding abated 3
Number of premises disinfested from bed bugs 6
Refuse removed 13
Food Premises.
Drainage defects remedied 9
Accumulations of refuse removed 3
Receptacles for refuse provided 3
Factories.
Premises cleansed 4
Sanitary conveniences—defects remedied 8
Other defects remedied 9
Bakehouses.
Premises cleansed 1
Other defects remedied 6
Workplaces.
Drains cleansed 2
Water supply reinstated 1
Refuse removed 1
Shops and Offices.
Drainage defects remedied 8
Premises cleansed or repaired 4
Refuse removed 2
Heating facilities provided or repaired 2
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