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St Giles (Camberwell) 1879

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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SEWERS-
The Sewers under the control of the Vestry are
in a satisfactory condition; such of the Main Local
Sewers as required cleansing and the soil removed
therefrom, have been so dealt with, and the quantity
of deposit, &c., removed has been 70 loads.
DILAPIDATED AND UNHEALTHY
DWELLINGS.
With regard to unhealthy and dilapidated
dwellings. In all cases where it was found necessary,
in the interests of the public health, to take steps to
remedy the evils complained of, they have been
reported by your officers, and the necessary Notices
served, under "Torrens' Act." In every instance
so dealt with, the Vestry orders have been complied
with, and the property repaired and rendered
habitable.
PUBLIC URINALS.
The nine Urinals as below under the charge of