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Croydon 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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VT.—GENERAL.
Water Courses.—The condition of all water courses
is kept under the constant supervision of your officers.
House lie fuse Collection—'J he collection of house
refuse has been again extended during the year, and
there is practically no part of the district which is
without a frequent and adequate collection.
Nuisances have been dealt with with regard to the
deposits made in this district of house refuse, which
is brought in, both by road and rail, from the
Metropolis.
| Particulars. | Result. |
|---|---|
| For contravention of the Bye laws for securing the decent lodging accommodation of persons engaged in picking fruit, vegetables, etc. (two summonses) | Fined £2 and costs on each summons. |
REGULATED TRADES.
(1) Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
There were 102 premises registered under the
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops Order, 1885, at the
end of the year. This is 9 more than the previous year.
A very considerable amount of attention is paid to
all the dairies, cowsheds, milkshops, and the milk supply
generally in the district. During the year 527 visits
of inspection have been paid.