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

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Deptford 1911

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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One prosecution was recommended during the period under
report, viz. :—Breach of regulations in using a street barrow
without name and address thereon. The offender in this case
disappeared before the summons could be served.
Cowsheds.
The following are the cowsheds in the borough at present
licensed by the London County Council:—
Weston, J. & Sons, 33 Octavius Street ... 25 cows
Do. 211 Kail way Arches, Edward
Street 17 cows
Total 42 cows
One cowshed at 178-182 Grove Street was closed during
the year, and no further license applied for.
The periodical cleansing and limewashing was regularly
carried out in accordance with the bylaws.
Number of cowsheds in the borough 2
Number of cows allowed 42
Number of inspections for the year 27
Slaughter Houses.
The following are the slaughter houses in the borough at
present licensed by the London County Council:—
Wellbeloved, Alfred, 180 Brockley Road.
Lane, Frank, and Wellbeloved, Sidney John, 13a High
Street.
Williams, William, Friendly Mews, Friendly Street.
The premises were cleansed and limewashed every quarter
as required by the bylaws.
Number of slaughter houses in the borough 3
Number of inspections for the year 46