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 Erith]
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E (3)e Slaughter of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1954.
Humane slaughtering of all animals in accordance with
the above statute prevails throughout the Borough. The
instruments used are captive bolt pistol, and electrolethaler.
The number of slaughtermen's licences issued is 14.
E(3)f Diseases of Animals (Waste foods) Order 1957.
Pursuant to powers delegated by the Kent County
Council on 12th November, 1957, all the 15 waste food
boiling plants were visited and inspected, subsequent to
which 14 licences were duly issued.
Particulars of all these premises, including the one
considered to be unsatisfactory were forwarded to the
County Council.