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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

Hornsey 1954

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

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SLAUGHTERHOUSES
No slaughtering of animals took place in the Borough during the
year and the Council refused an application for re-licensing a former
slaughterhouse. Facilities for the slaughter of animals for human consumption
continue to be available at Caledonian Market and supplies
of dressed carcases are readily available to dealers at Smithfield Market.
Transport facilities between these places and the retail stores in the
Borough appear to be adequate and it is encouraging to see that improvements
continue to be made in the design, arrangements, and fitting of
these vehicles.

Table: LEGAL PROCEEDINGSUnder the Food and Drugs Act, 1938.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Under the Food and Drugs Act, 1938.

Date of HearingOffenceResult of Proceedings
6th JanuaryBread (1) not of the quality demanded;(2) unfit for human consumption (cigarette end in loaf).Fine £2 on each summons Costs £2 2s. on each summons.
10th FebruaryMilk not of the quality demanded, (cobwebs in bottle of milk)Defendant pleaded guilty Fine £10. Costs £10 10s.
31st MarchSweets not of the quality demanded, (wire in boiled sweet)Defendant pleaded guilty Fine £2. Costs £3 3s.
18th AugustMilk not of the quality demanded, (dung in bottle of milk)Defendant pleaded guilty Fine £5. Costs £9 9s.
18th AugustMinced beef not of the quality demanded, (cigarette end in minced beef)Case dismissed.