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Southwark 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough:—

The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough:—

Situation of Premises.Name of Occupier.
8, Alvey StreetR. Higgs & Sons Dairies, Ltd.
21, Globe StreetHerbert Jones

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The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, th9 inspector
making a total of 13 visits.
No nuisances were discovered.
Each cowshed was limewashed twice during the year.
BAKEHOUSES.
During the year 451 inspections were made of the various bakehouses.

Table: The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 16 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained of

The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 16 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained of

Walls dirty12 cases
Ceilings dirty12 „
Floors dirty11 „
Damp walls1 case
Dog in bakehouse1 „
Total37 cases

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All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed at least twice
during the year.
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES AND STORES.
6 inspections of these premises were made. No nuisances were
discovered.
Limewashing was carried out when required.