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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
Croydon 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Particulars. | Result. |
|---|---|
| For disobeying an order of the Court to abate a nuisance. | Fined 40s. and costs. |
| House unfit for human habitation. | Order made to permanently close the house. Subsequently it was demolished. |
| Block of three houses unfit for human habitation. | Orders made to permanently close the premises. |
REGULATED TRADES.
(1) Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
There were 93 premises registered under the
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops Order at the end of
the year. This is 3 more than the previous year.
A very considerable amount of attention is paid to
all dairies, cowsheds, milkshops, and the milk supply
generally in the district. During the year 557 visits
of inspection have been paid.
As milk is the staple food for all children and most
invalids it is absolutely essential that the milk should be
from healthy cows kept in an healthy and natural
manner, and that no preservatives whatever should be
used.
(2) Slaughterhouses.
There are 17 slaughterhouses in the district, all of
which are regulated by the bye.laws of the Council.
During the year 474 visits of inspection have been paid.
(3) Bakehouses.
There are 34 bakehouses in the District. This is 2
more than the previous year. They have received very
full attention from your officers.