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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 1915

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

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BUTTER FACTORIES.
During the year 19 inspections were made of these premises.
The premises were found to be in a satisfactory condition at each visit.
The necessary limewashing was duly carried out.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
No sample of Flock was taken by the inspector during the year.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
The supervision of the various Slaughterhouses was carried out
during the year by Inspector Fisher.

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

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

Situation of Premises.Name of Licensee.
129, Hillingdon StreetCharles Newbury and William Newbury
3, Lucas RoadFrederick Ludwig Hetzel
70, Union RoadSidney John Waghorn and Richard Rush
244, Walworth RoadLeonard Chalk, Arthur Chalk and John Salter Cox
283-5, Walworth RoadAlfred James Mitchell

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84 inspections were made during the year.
The following defects were found by the inspector:—
Periodical cleansing not done 4 cases
Garbage and gut receptacle insufficient 1 ,,
Total 5 cases
It was found necessary to serve two intimation and one statutory
notices.
The conditions complained of were abated.