[Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Dartford Borough.

  • Dartford (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1934
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Credit: [Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Dartford Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    No seizures of food were made during the year. The carcases, etc., des- troyed were surrendered on request after inspection. The mutual Insurance Schemes of the Dartford, Sevenoaks, and Rochester Cattle Markets is, as in previous years, of great assistance in dealing with the home-killed meat supply of the district. Under these schemes, on the payment of a premium by both buyer and seller compensation is granted, on the certificate of the Sanitary Inspector, for diseased carcases or portions of carcases. LODGING HOUSES ETC. Number of Lodging Houses on Register 1 ,, ,, Houses let in Lodgings on Register 2 ,, ,, Inspections 16 OFFENSIVE TRADES. Number of Fried Fish Shops on Register 10 ,, ,, Rag and Bone Dealers 2 ,, ,, Lanyards 1 ,, ,, Knacker’s Yards 1 ,, ,, Inspections 63 OTHER INSPECTIONS. Stableyards, Piggeries, etc.. Inspected 91 Inspections re Tents, Vans, and Sheds Bye-Laws 12 Inspections of Cinemas 4 Re-inspections and visits to Work in progress 1,382 Visits re Applications for Council Houses 128 RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919. During the year 22 'nspections were made under the above. Advice was given with regard to dealing with these pests and in certain cases poison baits were laid down with good results. Where considered necessary the dr ins of the premises were smoke-tested and any defects dealt with. SMOKE NUISANCES. During the year 15 observations have been taken of the smoke emitted by the chimneys in the various works. One case of black smoke nuisance and two other smoke nuisances were remedied during the year. NUISANCES REMEDIED AND WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE VARIOUS NOTICES DURING THE YEAR. Roofs repaired Eaves, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired and renewed External brickwork repaired, re-pointed or rendered Damp walls remedied 49 23 67 63