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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
Erith 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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(b)
| Fishmongers | 13 | 53 |
| Cafes | 25 | 162 |
| Grocers | 79 | 122 |
| Greengrocers and Fruiterers | 40 | 17 |
| Confectioners | 51 | 21 |
| Milk-shops | 35 | 59 |
| (c) Premises registered under Milk and Dairies Regulations 1949-1954. | ||
| Dairies | 5 | 22 |
| Pasteurising plants and bottling establishments | Nil | Nil |
F (4) National Assistance Act 1948.
Section 47.
Sanitary conditions and the associated home circumstances
of many aged persons have been kept under
review, and where indicated, the necessary improvement has
been effected.
One case, a female, was removed to hospital under the
provisions of the National Assistance (Amendment) Act,
1951.
F (5) Burial Act 1857. Section 25.
In accordance with the prescribed requirements of the
Home Secretary's licence, one re-interment at Erith Cemetery
was supervised during the year.
F (6) Legislation in Force—Bye-laws, etc.
Provision of Dustbins Erith Improvement Act 1920
Tents vans and sheds 28th Feb. 1928
Houses let-in-lodgings 27th Jan. 1930
Libraries and Museums 15th June 1934
Nursing homes 20th July 1934
Pleasure grounds 4th Feb. 1936
Fish frying 9th May 1939