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 Wimbledon]
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was found to be in a very unwholesome and insanitary condition.
The owner has been communicated with and steps
are being taken to have the whole block re-drained and
rendered habitable.
Nnisances.
The nuisances dealt with arc summarized in Table I.
Scavenging.
The removal of house refuse is carried out by the
District Council with their own carts. The removal takes
place weekly and is under the direction of the Surveyor's
Department.
There has been no cause for complaint in the way this
work has been carried out during the year.
I cannot conclude this report without expressing my
regret at the resignation of the Sanitary Inspector, Mr. Mayne,
who has so ably assisted me in the discharge of my duties for
the past eight years.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
E. POCKLINGTON, M.O.H.