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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 1912

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

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BUTTER FACTORY.
During the year 21 inspections were made of the premises used as a
Butter Factory.
The premises were found to be in a satisfactory condition at each visit.
The Factory was limewashed when required.
MARGARINE FACTORY.
13 inspections were made of the premises where this business is
carried on.
No structural defects were discovered.
The Factory was limewashed when required.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
The supervision of the various Slaughterhouses was carried out
during the year by Inspector Fisher.

Table: There are six licensed Slaughterhouses in the Borough. The following are the premises and the licensees:—

There are six licensed Slaughterhouses in the Borough. The following are the premises and the licensees:—

Situation of Premises.Name of Licensee.
129, Hillingdon StreetCharles Newbury
3, Lucas RoadCharles Skinner
70, Union RoadJethro Waghorn and Bichard Bush
244, Walworth RoadThomas Ferris
283-5, Walworth BoadAlfred James Mitchell
146, Borough High StreetFrancis James Sharp

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29 inspections were made during the year. In two instances the
walls of slaughterhouses were found to be in a dirty state.
The premises were cleansed without the service of notices,