London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Willesden 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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In a number of instances the provision for cleansing is not satisfactory.
Washing of milk vessels is done in troughs or tubs with
water not at boiling temperature. The domestic copper is still in use
in some of the older milkshops.
Of total persons selling milk, 58 or 40 per cent, sell other commodities,
usually in general shops where a miscellaneous assortment of
articles is kept for sale.
Defects found usually consist of want of cleansing of walls, and
defective paving ; in two instances defective drains were remedied ; in
one a choked drain was discovered.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

The following table gives details of proceedings taken during the

year:—

Nature of Contravention.Locality.Date of summonsResult.
Omitting to store rags in proper metal vessels with tight-fitting covers (Three summonses issued)Brett RoadMar. 18Fined 15s.
Allowing premises to be in a state injurious to health.Cambridge RoadMar. 18Ordered to comply within one month. Fined 10s. & costs.
Exposing in a public place a person who was suffering from scarlet fever.Cholmondeloy AvenueOct. 7Fined £1 and costs.