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Stoke Newington 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]

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BAKEHOUSES.
There are 25 bakehouses in use in the Borough. Forty
inspections were made. Twelve intimation notices were served
for lime-whiting and cleansing.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND MILKSHOPS.
69 visits were paid to the Milkshops and Cowsheds.
There are 55 Milk Vendors registered in the Borough and
one Licensed Cowkeeper.
COMPLAINTS.
Sec. 107 (3) Public Health Act, 1891.
198 complaints were received during the year, relating to
215 premises.
In 43 cases, on inspection of the premises to which the
complaint related, no nuisance which could be dealt with under
the Public Health Acts was found. 145 intimation notices were
served, and a number of improvements were carried out on
advice to the occupiers at the time of inspection.
STABLES AND MEWS.
301 inspections were made of the Stables and Mews in the
Borough.
Only 4 intimation notices were served on occupiers to
remove accumulations, and 1 notice to provide a proper receptacle
for manure. These notices were promptly complied with. Most
of the inspections were made during the summer months.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
There were 207 premises on the Register at the end of the
year. The Register has been revised, and all the premises
inspected; the houses in the Borough which are let in lodgings
are generally clean and well ventilated.