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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
Lambeth 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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53
Metropolis Local Management Act.
Notices served and Verbal
652
3727
Drainge
133
Water supply
318
Dust Bins
185
Swine improperly kept
7
Illegal occupation of underground rooms
9
652
Cases in which Bedding has
been disinfected
( At Home
278
At Chamber
162
Cases in which Bedding has been destroyed and
replaced
62
Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied
657
Number of Summonses and Orders issued
40
The following articles of bedding have been disinfected:—
Feather Beds
127
„ Bolsters
92
„ Pillows
374
Flocks Beds
338
„ Bolsters
215
„ Pillows
497
Mattresses
96
Palliasses
80
Chair Cushions
43
Clothing
33
1895
The following articles of infected bedding were destroyed
Feather Beds
1
1, Bolsters
2
„ Pillows
3
Flock Beds
- 35
„ Bolsters
12
„ Pillows
38
Mattresses
6
Palliasses
6
Chair Cushions
7
Clothing
4
11