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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
Surbiton 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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| Statutory notices under section 277, Public Health Act,1936, requiring information as to ownership of premises | 13 |
| Licence to station a moveable dwelling (Section 269, Public Health Act,1936) | 1 |
| Licence to use a moveable dwelling (Section 269 Public Health Act,1936). | 1 |
| Statutory Notice under section 287, Public Health Act, 1936, to enter premises | 1 |
| Statutory notices under sections 48 and 287 Public Health Act,1936, to examine and test drains. | 32 |
| Statutory notices under section 75, Public Health Act,1936, to provide a sufficient dust receptacle. | 14 |
| Total - | 501 |
DETAILS OF SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS ETC.
EFFECTED DURING THE YEAR.
(Excluding Council Houses),
Drainage.
Choked drains and sewers cleared 125
Defective drains repaired 55
Drainage systems partly re-laid 16
Drainage systems completely re-laid 7
Additional drains provided 13
Water Closets, etc.
Additional provided 15
Cleansed or repaired 62
New pans fixed 34
Lighted, ventilated or screened 17
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 41
New cesspools constructed 1
Overflowing cesspools emptied 1
Pail closet abolished 1
Urinal provided 1
Sink, Baths etc.
New fixed 20
Waste Pipes;etc.
Repaired 9
New provided 7
Disconnected or trapped 2
18.