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 Enfield]
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The following articles were also submitted
for inspection, and as in each case it was found
that they were unfit for the food of man, certificates
to that effect were given, so that the owners
could secure the return of the money paid, from
the wholesale traders:—
January 22nd 1 case of fresh herrings.
„ 29th 1 do.
February 11th 1 case of fish.
June 1st A basket of shrimps.
August 27th 1 box of kippers.
,, ,, 2 sieves of damsons.
September 22nd 1 cask of fresh herrings.
October 5th 1 sack of winkles.
November 17th 1 trunk of small plaice.
House Drainage.
As will be seen from the report, a large
number of house drains have been tested during
the past year and defects found have been
rectified. In all cases where possible the work
was tested with water during progress, and a
final test with smoke and water applied on completion.