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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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COWSHEDS.
The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough
| Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
|---|---|
| 8, Alvey Street | Henry Drury |
| 21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
| 5, Holland Street | Sarah Ann Thompson |
| 17, Mina Road | William Copps |
| 10 and 11, Sturge Street | Edward James |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspector making a total of 58 visits. The defects found on inspection were as follow:—
| Sheds in dirty condition | 1 case |
| Cows found in a dirty condition | 1 „ |
| Overcrowding | 2 cases |
| Defective walls | 1 case Total 5 cases |
These conditions were remedied.
Each cowshed has been limewashed twice during the year.