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Slaughterhouses.
The following 4 slaughterhouses were licensed to 30th June, 1939:—
1. Bazeley Street.—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.)
14 inspections of slaughterhouses were made. One intimation
regarding defects and 16 "reminders" that periodical cleansing was due
were served. The defects were remedied and 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.
16 licences were issued during the year.
Slaughterer of Poultry.
The business of a slaughterer of poultry is carried on at two premises
in the Borough (see p. 31). Inspections of these premises numbered 13
and 9 "reminders" that periodical cleansing was due were served. The
cleansing was carried out without need for further action.