Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The following work of supervision was carried out by Mr. Nicholson
during the year:—
MILKSELLERS.
2,091 inspections of the various milkshops were made. The following
nuisances were discovered, in respect to which 42 intimation and 2
statutory notices were served:—
Dirty milkshops and milkstores 48 cases
Dirty floors 7 cases
Defective floors 5 cases
Defective walls 2 cases
Defective paving 1 case
Other insanitary conditions 26 cases
Unsuitable premises 5 cases
Total 94 cases
All the above nuisances were remedied.
NOXIOUS TRADES.
There are two premises in the Borough upon which noxious
businesses or trades are carried on.
The following are the premises:—
Situation of Premises. Description of Bushiess Name of Occupiers.
24 and 25, Great Suffolk Tripe boilers J. Martin
Street
5, Hatfield Street Fat melters J. Ewen & Son
The Inspector made 9 inspections of these premises during the year.
No nuisance was discovered.
The periodical process of limewashing and cleansing was duly carried
out.