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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Southwark 1916

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1916

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Table: The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 13 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained of

The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 13 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained of

Walls dirty10 cases
Ceilings dirty10 „
Floors dirty3 ,,
Flour store dirty2 ,,
Walls defective2 „
Oven front dirty4 „
General dirty conditions1 „
Total32 cases

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All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed at least twice
during the year.
Certificates have been granted during the year to the undermentioned
bakehouses :—
Above - Ground Bakehouses.
176, East street 386, Walworth road
285, Tabard street
Underground Bakehouses.
68, Alvey street 167, Manor place
195, Great Dover street 119, Walworth road
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES AND STORES.

Table: 34 inspections of these premises were made. The following defects were found : —

34 inspections of these premises were made. The following defects were found : —

Floor dirty1 case
Dirty yard1 „
Store dirty1 „
Total3 cases

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Two intimation notices were served.
Limewashing was carried out when required.