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 Orsett]
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Roofs repaired 17
Eaves guttering renewed 3
Eaves guttering repaired 17
New stackpipes provided 2
Stackpipes repaired and unstopped 7
Stackpipes disconnected from drains 0
Damp walls remedied 37
Brickwork repaired or repointed 34
Yards paved 26
Floors or rooms relaid 1
Floors repaired 25
Plaster of walls or ceilings repaired 77
Verminous premises sprayed 27
New windows provided 21
Windows repaired and/or made to open 9
New sash cords provided 26
New window sills provided 11
New doors provided 3
Doors repaired 19
New doorsteps provided 5
Ventilated foodstores provided 2
Doorsteps repaired 5
Staircases repaired 5
Rooms cleansed 110
Caravans cleansed 1
Water supply provided 14
Dustbins provided 26
Accumulation of refuse removed 2
Ditches cleansed 1
Accumulation of water removed 1
Workrooms cleansed or repaired 2
Coppers provided 1
Coppers repaired 10
Kitchen ranges repaired 5
Stoves repaired 11
Miscellaneous 19