London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Lewisham 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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PUBLIC CONTROL
Shops Act 1950 and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1938
No of inspections carried out 1,300
No of infringements detected 200
Massage Establishments: LCC (General Powers) Act 1920
No of establishments licensed 13
Employment Agencies: LCC (General Powers) Act 1921
No of agencies licensed 33
Nurses Agencies Act 1957
No of agencies licensed 2
Theatrical Employers Registration Acts 1925/28
No of registrations 16
Explosives Act 1875 and 1923/Fireworks Act 1961
No of premises registered 160
No of inspections carried out 200
No of infringements detected 20
Dog Licences
Counterfoils of dog licences issued from
Post Offices 9,800
Refreshment Houses Acts 1860 to 1969
No of refreshment houses licensed 9
Night Cafes: GLC (General Powers) Act 1968
Mo of late night cafes registered 14
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