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Southwark 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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NOXIOUS TRADES.
There are four premises in the Borough upon which noxious
businesses or trades are carried on.
The following are the premises:—
| Situation. | Business Promises. | Occupiers. | Inspts. | Notices. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/5 Gt. Suffolk Street | Tripe Boilers | J. Martin. | 4 | - |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat Melters | J. Ewen & Son, Ltd. | 4 | - |
| Wansey Street | Soap Boilers | Holders Soap Works, Ltd. | 4 | - |
| Harrow Street | Furriers and Skin Dressers | Messrs. Leeding & (3o. | 4 | - |
Sixteen inspections of these premises were made during the year.
The periodical process of limewashing and cleansing was duly
carried out.
COWSHEDS.
No cows are being kept in the Borough at the present time.
BAKEHOUSES.
During the year 349 inspections were made of the various bakehouses
and factories.
The following defects were discovered and 19 intimation and 2
statutory notices were served in order to obtain the abatement of the
nuisances complained of: —
Dirty ceilings 8 cases
Dirty walls 8 cases
Dirty floors 7 cases
Dirty utensils 7 cases
Dirty W.C.'s, etc. 11 cases
Dirty gullies 7 cases
Dustbins provided 13 cases
Miscellaneous items 26 cases
Total 87 cases
All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed as required.
During the year, 2 premises were removed from the List of
Bakehouses, the businesses being that of Eating Houses.
3 bakehouses were discontinued.
1 bakehouse was newly started.