[Report 1898] / Medical Officer of Health, West Lancashire R.D.C.

  • West Lancashire (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1898
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Credit: [Report 1898] / Medical Officer of Health, West Lancashire R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Registered Slaughter Houses. With the exception of premises in one case they were found satisfactory. «/ Housing of the Working Glasses’ Act, 1890. Under the above Act one house was condemned owing to its dangerous state. Funher action was unnecessary as owner pulled premises down and re-erected a substantial dwelling. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Public Health Act, 1875. Under the 120th section owner of premises was served with notice to scrape paper off walls and wash and disinfect ceilings. Notices served ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Registered Common Lodging Houses. I am glad to state that at the present time there are none in this Township. Notices served ... ... ... 69 Water notices ... ... ... 10 79 Ashpit Emptying. On December 22nd, 1897, a much needed improvement took place by the acceptance of a Tender for Ashpit Emptying. This has obviated many nuisances which formerly existed, and premises when now visited are in a much more cleanly state. At first the system was for emptying Ashpits only, but this has gradually extended to the emptying of Pail Closets. The system of emptying is by Contract, for twelve months only, and at the rate of 3/- per Ashpit, and 4d. per Pail Closet.