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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
Greenwich 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Ceylon.—Cylinders of Cocoanut Oil 244
Australia.—
Drums and casks of Tallow and Neat's Foot Oil 2,121
The above-mentioned Tallow and Neat's Foot Oil were detained
(being uncertified), until their destinations were known and a guarantee
that they would not be used for edible purposes was submitted for
each of the several consignments landed. Then a release notice was
issued in the case of each consignment.
Imported Food Surrendered.—During the year 1933 the following unsound and diseased imported foods were intercepted at the wharves and appropriately disposed of
| Tons | cwt. | St. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sheep and 4 Shoulders of Mutton Caseous Lymphadenitis | - | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Beef Kidneys—Decomposition and excessive mould | - | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Bagged Veal—Excessive mould Beef—Hind and fore-quarters—Bone | - | - | 11 | 7 |
| taint | 3 | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Total weight | 5 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
Milk Supply.—The majority of milk supplied to this Borough
is obtained from farmers and large firms outside the district. There
is, however, one farm in the Kidbrooke area where 100 cows are
kept, which is under constant supervision of the Inspector.
Cowhouses.—The three cowhouses in the Borough have been
visited on two occasions, and the required cleansing duly enforced.
Milk and Dairies(Amendment) Act, 1922.—Milk and Dairies
order, 1926.—At the commencement of the year there were 152
purveyors of milk on the Register of Dairies and Milkshops. Thirtysix
new applications have been received during the year and added to
the Register, and 15 names have been taken off, thus leaving a total of
173 purveyors of milk now registered. The number of premises