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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
Hackney 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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(e) Bombed sites cleared (material burned and buried on site) 18 occasions
Material removed from bombed sites 35 bins and
2 van loads
Articles removed from bombed sites 61
(f) Materials removed from private houses 212 bins and
255 van loads
3,430 articles
(g) Miscellaneous:-
Wasps destroyed 29 nests
Bees destroyed 9 swarms
INCINERATOR. A brick-built incinerator is available for the destruction of
unwholesome material, unsound foods, etc.
LAUNDRY, The main function of this section is the laundering of soiled
articles of bedding, clothing, etc. of incontinent persons. In addition,
it provides for the laundering of certain articles of clothing following
disinfection, as well as for towels, overalls, etc. in use at the Station.
For the disinfection of secondhand clothing prior to export private
firms paid a sum of £264 4s. 3d. In addition, charges for the removal and
destruction of unwanted articles from various premises and sites totalled
£241 7s. 1d.