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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 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The Inspector made 72 inspections of these premises during the year.
The following insanitary conditions were discovered on inspection:—
Walls dirty 2cases
Insufficient garbage vessels 1 case
Accumulation of refuse 3cases
Water closet door defective 1 case
Total 7 cases
It was found necessary to serve two Intimation notices. All the
above insanitary conditions were removed.
The periodical limewashing was duly carried out.
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 47 visits. The only insanitary condition found on
inspection was as follows:—
Dirty cows 1 instance.
This condition was remedied.
Each cowshed was limewashed twice during the year.