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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
Camberwell 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Rag Flock and other Pilling Materials Act, 1951.
| Type of Material | No. of Samples examined | No. Satisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Rag flock (loose) | 2 | 2 |
| Rag flock (layered) | 5 | 5 |
| Jute felt | 1 | 1 |
| Woollen mixture felt | 5 | 5 |
| Sized cotton felt | 2 | 2 |
| Cotton felt | 4 | 4 |
| Algerian fibre | 1 | 1 |
| Coir fibre | 3 | 3 |
| Coir fibre (pad) | 1 | 1 |
| Black hair (pad) | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 25 | 25 |
Offensive Trades
| Type of Business | No.on Register |
|---|---|
| Skin dressers | 4 |
| Soap boilers | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Pet Animals Act, 1952
| No.of licences issued | Nil |
|---|---|
| No.of licences renewed | 9 |
| Total No.of pet shops licensed | 9 |
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
| No. of applications received for registration | 6 |
| No. of applications received for renewal of registration | 168 |
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954
| No. of hairdressers and barbers premises registered | 140 |