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Penge 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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The lime-washing of these premises was carried
out both in May and October and the cowsheds were
regularly inspected.
The three slaughterhouses have been inspected at
least once every week throughout the year, the lime
washing being done in every case in March, June,
September and December.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
The work under this Act is mainly done by one of
the Kent County Councils' Inspectors. The work that
is done by us is supplemental and only for taking samples
for analysis on emergency.
During the year 4 samples of Food have been submitted
to the Analyst, viz.:—
No 1. Butter
,, 2. Cheese
,, 3. Butter
,, 4. Cheese
All samples were certified to be pure.
PETROLEUM ACTS.
One new licence and six renewed licences for the
sale of petroleum have been granted, viz.:—
Messrs. Spicer & Orford 50 galls, of petrol
W. Verinder, 200 galls, of petrol, 5 galls, of benzoline
Morgan Davis 50 galls, of petrol
E. Searle & Co 5 ,, benzoline
A. Olby 10 „ „
C. Paffard 100 ,, petrol
Messrs. Chambers & Co. 150 ,, benzoline