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Slaughterhouses.
The following 4 slaughterhouses were licensed to 30th June, 1938:—
1. Bazeley Street (East side).—Messrs. Henry Wickes & Sons, Ltd.
2. 220, Roman Road.—Mr. Arthur Edmund Fisher. On condition
that the slaughtering of cattle on the premises was limited to the requirements
of the shop attached to the premises.
3. 288, Roman Road.—Mr. Charles Valentine Applegate. On the
understanding that the Licensee was to kill small cattle only at these
premises.
4. 48-50, West Ferry Road.—Mr. John William Faulconbridge
(trading as J. Faulconbridge & Son.)
15 inspections of slaughterhouses were made and 16 "reminders"
that periodical cleansing was due were served. The cleansings were
carried out without need for further action.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
With regard to licensing of slaughtermen, the Public Health Committee
agreed that primary licences be granted for a period of three years
at a fee of 2s. and subsequent renewal be made at a fee of is. No licences
were issued or renewed during the year.
Slaughter of Animals by Mohammedans.
The Medical Officer of Health has been authorised to issue, on
personal application, "occasional" licences for a period of 14 days at
a fee of 6d. Applicants, when applying for licences, must state where
and at what time it is proposed to slaughter animals.
19 licences were issued during the year.
Slaughterer of Poultry.
The business of a slaughterer of poultry is carried on at three premises
in the Borough, and inspections of these premises numbered 17.
12 "reminders" that periodical cleansing was due and one intimation
in respect of want of cleanliness were served. The necessary work was
carried out without need for further action.