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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Two maintenance treatments were carried out in May and
November at approximately 820 manholes on each treatment.
OUTWORKERS
There were no cases of default in sending lists of outworkers to the Council, nor was it necessary to serve any notices or institute any prosecutions for work carried on in unwholesome premises (Sec. 111).
| Nature of work | No. of outworkers in August list required by Section 110 (1) (c) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | Making, etc. | 23 |
| - Cleaning and washing | - | |
| Household Linen | - | |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | 1 | |
| Curtains and furniture hangings | - | |
| Furniture and upholstery | - | |
| Electro-plate | - | |
| File making | - | |
| Brass and brass articles | - | |
| Fur pulling | - | |
| Iron and steel cables and chains | - | |
| Iron and steel anchors and grapnels | - | |
| Cart gear | - | |
| Locks, latches and keys | - | |
| Umbrellas, etc. | - | |
| Artificial flowers | 1 | |
| Nets, other than wire nets | - | |
| Tents | - | |
| Saoks | - | |
| Racquets and tennis balls | 1 | |
| Paper bags | 2 | |
| The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts | ||
| thereof made wholly or partially of paper | 8 | |
| Brush making | 1 | |
| Pea picking | - | |
| Feather sorting | 1 | |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 2 | |
| Stuffed toys | 1 | |
| Basket making | - | |
| Chocolates and sweetmeats | - | |
| Cosaques, Christmas orackers, Christmas Stockings, etc. | - | |
| Textile wearing | - | |
| Lampshades | 2 | |
| Total | 43 | |
OFFENSIVE TRADES
There are two premises engaged inoffensive trades in the
Borough as follows:—Fur Dresser, 1—Tripe Boiler, 1.
During 1952, 16 inspections were made.