Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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The number of premises on the register at the end of the period
under report was 143; 9 being added and 11 removed.
The number of inspections was 217; 5 notices being 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. Railway Arches, Edward Street 17 cows.
42 cows.
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 31
Slaughter Houses.
The following are the slaughter houses in the borough at present
licensed by the London County Council:—
(1) 180 Brockley Road.
(2) 13a High Street.
The premises were cleansed and limewashed every quarter as
required by the bylaws.
Number of slaughter houses in the borough 2
Number of inspections for the year 51
Offensive Businesses.
There are still two premises in the borough of offensive businesses
under the offensive trade regulations of the London County Council, viz.:—
Messrs. Wheen & Sons, Ltd., Copperas Street.
Messrs. Hill & Sons, Ltd., 1 Frankham Street.
Number of inspections during the year 25
The premises were periodically cleansed and limewashed in
accordance with the regulations.
I am pleased to report that very few complaints were received in
reference to these premises, and that they were well supervised.