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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
Southwark 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The Inspector made 78 inspections of these premises during the
year. The following insanitary conditions were discovered on
inspection:—
Floor defective 1 case
Insufficient garbage tins 1 „
Total 2 cases
One written notice was served. The above mentioned defects
were remedied.
The periodical limewashing has been duly carried out.
COWSHEDS.
The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough
| Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
|---|---|
| 8, Alvey Street | Thomas Birkbeck |
| 21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
| 5, Holland Street | Sarah Ann Thompson |
| 10 and 11, Sturge Street | Edward James |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspectors
making a total of 69 visits. The defects found on inspection were as
follow:—
Sheds in dirty condition 1 case
Cows found in a dirty condition 1 „
Total 2 cases
Three written notices were served, resulting in the remedying of the
above conditions.
Each cowshed has been limewashed twice during the year.