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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 1961
[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 (layered) | 4 | 4 |
| Rag flock (loose) | 1 | 1 |
| Woollen mixture felt | 1 | 1 |
| Sized cotton wadding | 2 | 2 |
| Cotton felt (new) | 6 | 5 |
| Coir fibre | 2 | 2 |
| Coir fibre (pad) | 1 | 1 |
| Feathers | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 18 | 17 |
One sample of new cotton felt failed to meet the
requirements of the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials
Regulations, 1961, in respect of the trash content. The
test figure for this sample was 7.7%; the permitted figure
under the Regulations is 7.5%. Four further samples of
this new cotton felt were taken and found to be satisfactory.
Offensive Trades
| Type of Business | No. on Register |
|---|---|
| Skin dressers | 3 |
| Soap boilers | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
Pet Animals Act, 1952
| No.of licences issued | – |
| No. of licences renewed | 10 |
| Total No.of pet shops licensed | 10 |
Pharmacy and Poisons Act. 1933
| No.of applications received for registration | 12 |
| No.of applications received for renewal of registration | 142 |
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954
| No,of hairdressers and barbers premises registered | 137 |