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Leyton 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Smith, A. J., 48, Lansdowne Road, Leytonstone.
Carr, A. H., 55, Hainault Road, Leytonstone.
Abbott, E., Hainault Road, Leytonstone.
Frost, S., 155, Ashville Road, Leytonstone.
Gattrill, C. F., 177, Francis Road, Leyton.
Wright, G., 540, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.
Smith, M., 467, High Road, Leytonstone.
Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society, Ltd., South
Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND MILKSHOPS.
The number of dairies, cowsheds, and milkshops on the
register for the year ending December 31st, 1915, was 165.
There are at present 6 cowsheds in use in the district; these,
together with the dairies and milkshops, are visited periodically,
special attention being given to the cleanliness of the premises and
general sanitary conditions.
BAKEHOUSES.
The bakehouses in the district have been frequently visited
during the year. The majority are kept in a very satisfactory
condition; where necessary, notices have been served as regards
uncleanly or other insanitary conditions.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
The offensive trade premises in the district, including rag and
bone dealers and fried fish shops, have been frequently visited, and
where necessary steps have been taken to sec that the bye-laws
relating to same were duly observed.
MORTUARY.
During the year the number of bodies received was 86. There
were 57 post-mortems and 85 inquests held.
PETROLEUM.
23 licenses were issued after inspection as to the suitability
of the premises.