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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
Bermondsey 1959
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1959
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OUTWORK
| Nature of work | Number of out-workers in August lists as required by Sect. 110(1 )(c)(2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | 111 | 7 |
| Cotton Bag Stringing | 14 | 9 |
Out-workers resident in Bermondsey notified by other Boroughs:
| Nature of work | Number of Out-workers |
|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | 9 |
| Paper Bags | 1 |
| Making of boxes, etc, | 3 |
| Carding of buttons, etc, | 7 |
| Christmas Crackers | 2 |
There was one case of default in sending lists to the Council
and the requirements of the Act were brought to the notice of the
firm concerned.
There were no instances of work in unwholesome premises and
no notices were served or prosecutions undertaken.