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of the beasts are sent away for preparation for tripe, while the intestines
go away to the gut scraping works for preparation for sausage skins.
(Neither of these processes is carried on in Deptford). After being
dressed, the carcase is placed in a separate room to cool or set, this
process taking about 8 to 12 hours, according to the time of the year.
After each beast is slaughtered the place is thoroughly washed down
and cleansed.
Slaughterhouses (2).
This is the second slaughterhouse in the Borough; it conforms to
all the requirements, being well lighted, ventilated and drained, with a
roomy lair for the animals waiting slaughter. Pigs, sheep, etc., are
slaughtered here. The remarks made with reference to the other
slaughterhouse apply to this place equally.
Bakehouses.
The standard of cleanliness is being well maintained, the bi-annual
cleansing being carried out regularly and without trouble.
The accumulation of refuse, in some cases, still presents a difficulty.
It would be far better if a more frequent collection could be arranged.
The washing facilities for the employees are steadily improving.