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Southwark 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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BAKEHOUSES.
There are 21 underground bakehouses in Southwark which are still
in use. In addition there are 32 bakehouses above ground in use, and
20 such bakehouses out of use. All underground bakehouses which had
not been in use for twelve months have, in accordance with Section 54
of the Factories Act, 1937, been removed from the register.
The following above-ground bakehouses have been closed during the
year 1938:— 37, Bartholomew Street, 26, Friar Street, and 38, Law
Street (demolished).
NOXIOUS TRADES.
| Situation. | Trade. | Occupier. | Inspections. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Great Suffolk Street | Tripe Boiler | J. Martin | 2 | Periodical cleansing was duly carried out. do. |
| Wansey Street | Soap Works | Holder's Soap Works, Ltd. | 2 | |
| Sanctuary Street | Skin Dresser | Leeding & Co. | 6 | do. |
| Little Lant Street | Skin Dresser | Dryden&Co. | 1 | do. |
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES.
1 inspection was made at the Butter Factory and 4 samples of butter
were procured for analysis. They were all certified genuine. There are
17 wholesale dealers in margarine in the Borough.
PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS,
1923 and 1927.
4 samples of condensed milk were purchased under the above Regulations
for analysis. They were certified by the Public Analyst to comply
with the said Regulations, with one exception.