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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 1917
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The Inspector made 15 inspections of these premises during the year.
No nuisance was discovered. The periodic limewashing was carried out.
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 |
| 2 , Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
| 5, Holland Street | Julia Ann Cooksley |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspector
making a total of 34 visits.
The following nuisances were discovered:—
Accumulation of dung 1 case
Limewashing required 2 cases
Three intimation notices were served. The necessary limewashing
was done.
Each cowshed was limewashed twice during the year.
BAKEHOUSES.
During the year 451 inspections were made of the various bakehouses.