[Report 1902] / Medical Officer of Health, Wombwell Local Board / U.D.C.

  • Wombwell (England). Local Board of Health.
Date:
1902
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Credit: [Report 1902] / Medical Officer of Health, Wombwell Local Board / U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sanitary Matters. On various occasions the Sanitary Committee accompanied me on visits of Inspection, and decided on various improvements. I specially mention some, as being worthy. 1— High St. (Barker’s,) where old drains were destroyed, and new erections made. 2— Alma St., Improvements in Drains, Yards and VV.C’s (still going on). 8—Ndw Wombwell, Alterations in Mr. Alexander’s property. 4— Abolition of Cesspool, and construction of Drains at Netherwood Cottage. 5— Wombwell Main, complete destruction of old privy ashpits, and substitution of New Ones according to Byelaws. 6— At Hemingfield, erection bf New W.C’s and Privies in place of old. 7— At Jump, Reconstruction of drains of 30 houses, and the erection of many conveniences according to Byelaws. Jump still requires much attention in these matters. Slaughter Houses and Cowsheds have all been inspected, the Licenses of the former having been renewed. The number of houses built and occupied during 1902 is 100, whilst there are for this year 74 now in course of erection For the convenience of these also, 58 privies, and 40 ashpits, 15 slop-water, and 5 fresh-water closets have been built. fleteorology. Rainfall for the year 18 34 inch (much below the average). Greatest rainfalls, August 2*78 inch and October 2-23 inch. Least rainfalls, July and September 0-89 inch each. Rain fell on 118 days. Greatest quantity in 24 hours | August ^U^'inch, Highest Barometer 30 degrees decimal 6 January 31st. Lowest „ 28 degrees decimal 1 January 25th. Highest Temperature 80 degrees June 28. Lowest , 10 degrees February 11 and 12th. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOHN N. MILLAR, Medical Officer of Health.