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Southwark 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The Inspector made 68 inspections of these premises during the year and the following nuisances were discovered:—
| Walls and ceiling dirty | 2 cases |
| Other dirty conditions | 1 case |
| Paving defective | 1 „ |
| Total | 4 cases |
Two Intimation Notices were served.
All the above nuisances were remedied.
COWSHEDS.
There were three notices of applications for the renewal of licences
received in respect to cowhouses in the Borough.
The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough
| Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
|---|---|
| 8, Alvey Street | Thomas Burrell and Charles Edward Williams |
| 21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
| 5, Holland Street | Julia Ann Cooksby |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspector
making a total of 42 visits.
The following was discovered:—
Cowshed requiring limewashing 1 case
An intimation notice was served. The necessary limewashing was
done.
Each cowshed was limewashed twice during the year.