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Deptford 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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ICE CREAM.
The inspection of these premises was continued, and where
found necessary cleansing and repairs carried out.
Street barrows were kept under observation, but owing to the
action of the police with regard to obstruction, the number was very
materially reduced during the year.
The number of premises on the register at the close of the year
was 114, an increase of 15 on the previous year. Number of
inspections, 241.
The making of ice cream is general in the summer months, and
the premises concerned are confectioners, and Italian wholesale
dealers, and itinerant vendors.
Constant supervision is necessary to control the premises
occupied by the Italian dealers.
No legal proceedings were found necessary during the year.
COWSHEDS.
The following are the cowsheds in the borough, at present licensed by the London County Council:—
| Charman, Thos., 14, Vulcan Road | 1 cow. |
| Crutcher, George, 117, Pomeroy Street | 12 cows. |
| Weston, John, 178-182, Grove Street (rear) | 14 „ |
| Weston, I. & Sons, 33, Octavius Street | 25 „ |
| Do. 211, Railway Arches, Edward Street | 17 „ |
| 69 „ |
The cleansing and limewashing was regularly carried out in
accordance with the bylaws.
One cowshed was closed during the year and the licences of
the others were renewed by the London County Council.
Number of Cowsheds in the Borough 5
,, Cows allowed ,, 69
,, Inspections ,, 41
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
The following are the slaughter houses licensed by the London
County Council:—
Mills, Walter & Son, 160, New Cross Road.
Wellbeloved, Alfred, 180, Brockley Road.
Wellbeloved, William Henry, 13a, High Street.
Williams, William, Friendly Street Mews, Friendly Street.