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 Surbiton]
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Combined Drains.
11, 12, 25 and 26, Britannia Road.
9, 10 and 11 Paragon Place.
1, 2, 3 and 4 Brunswick Cottages, Brighton Road
2, 3, 4, 54 and 55 Brighton Road.
1 and 2 Surrey Cottages, Balaclava Road.
40 and 41 Alpha Road.
1 to 13 Etwell Place.
11 and 12 Cottage Grove.
24 to 31 Cleaveland Road.
9, 10, 11 and 12 Cleaveland Road.
1 to 12 Spring Cottages, St. Leonard's Road.
In carrying out this work it necessitated no
less than 2285 inspections, 2014 of which were
reinspections during the time works were in progress.
In every instance the water test was
applied before any drain was covered in or
approved.
Two hundred and eight letters have been
written on the business of the department during
the year.
Eighty-two complaints have been received
at the Office respecting nuisances which were
forthwith attended to and whereever it was found
necessary notices were served to abate the same.
Bakehouses.
The visits to Bakehouses numbered 49.
Generally speaking they were found to be in good
order. Limewashing had, however, to be ordered
in 4 instances.
Slaughter Houses.
Forty-eight visits have been paid to these
during the year. One was found to be in a dirty
condition and a notice had to be served.
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