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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
Camberwell 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
| Type of Material | No. of Samples examined | No. Satisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Rag flock (Loose) | 4 | 4 |
| Rag flock (layered) | 5 | 5 |
| Woollen mixture felt | 2 | 2 |
| Sized cotton felt | 2 | 2 |
| Cotton felt | 6 | 5 |
| Fibre (loose) | 4 | 4 |
| Fibre (pad) | 1 | 1 |
| Cotton millpuffs | 2 | 2 |
| Hair | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 27 | 26 |
One sample of cotton felt failed to meet the requirements
of the Regulations in respect of the trash content; the permitted
maximum being 7·5 per cent, and the average true trash content
of the sample being 8·1 per cent.
The matter was reported to the Public Health Committee
who authorised a cautionary letter to be sent to the manufacturer.
Further samples were later taken from the same source
and found to be satisfactory.
Offensive Trades.
| Type of business. | No. on Register. |
|---|---|
| Skin dressers | 4 |
| Soap boilers | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Pet Animals Act, 1952.
| No. of licences issued | 2 |
| No. of licences renewed | 13 |
| Total No. of pet shops licensed | 15 |
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.
| No. of applications received for registration | 11 |
| No. of applications received for renewal of registration | 180 |
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
No. of hairdressers and barbers premises registered 121