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Walthamstow 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special Premises
the following works were carried out:—
Butchers' Shops and Slaughter-Houses.
Special cleansings, 18; Gutters and Rain-VVater Pipes, 1; Smoke
Nuisance abated, 2; Paving repaired, 2; Floors repaired, 3;
Accumulations removed, 3; New Safes provided, 1; New
Galvanised Bins provided, 6.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 35; Roofs repaired or improved, 1; Paving
repaired, 2; Rain-Water Pipe provided, 1; Gutters repaired, 1.
Fishmongers' Shops.
Premises cleansed, 26; Smoke-holes repaired, 3; Paving
repaired, 8; Flushes to w.c.'s repaired, 2; Drains cleared, 2;
Drains repaired, 2; New w.c. pan and trap provided, 1; New
Set Frying Pans, 1; Floors repaired, 2; Accumulations
removed, 4.
Coffee and Eating Houses.
Special cleansings, 10; Choked drains cleared, 2; Dust-bins
provided, 3; Gutters repaired, 1.
Ice-Cream Vendors.
Special cleansings, 3.
Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 14; Offensive accumulations removed, 3;
Drainage improved, 2; Roofs repaired, 1; Yard paving
repaired, 2.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 24; Accumulations removed, 80; Gutterings
repaired, 8; Paved and drained, 8.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 11; Pavings repaired, 1; D.W. Cistern
cleansed and covered, 1.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Accumulations removed, 1; Cleansings, 7; Floors repaired, 3;
Roofs repaired, 3; New rain-water pipes fixed, 2.
Private Schools.
Cleansings, 2; Obstruction in drains removed, 2; Piggeries
cleaned, 12; Paved and drained, 1; Paving relaid, 3.