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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

Southwark 1908

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: NOXIOUS TRADES.

NOXIOUS TRADES.

Situation of Premises.Description of Business.Name of Occupiers.
55, Union StreetTripe boilersE. T. Cowell
24 and 25, Great Suffolk Street„J. Martin
329, Walworth Road„J. L. Henson
Yard, Green StreetKnackersHarrison, Barber &Co., Ld.
22, Suffolk GroveSoap boilersE. S. Cleaver & Sons
33, Green StreetGut manufacturersW. Potier & Son
5, Hatfield StreetFat meltersJ. Ewen & Son

Table: The Inspector made 92 inspections of these premises during the year. The following insanitary conditions were discovered on inspection:—

The Inspector made 92 inspections of these premises during the year. The following insanitary conditions were discovered on inspection:—

Effluvia escaping from coppers2 cases
Copper lids defective2 „
Insufficient garbage tins1 „
Defective floor1 „ Total 6 cases

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Three written notices were served. The above mentioned defects
were duly remedied.
The periodical limewashing has been duly carried out.