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Leyton 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
The Slaughterhouses are visited regularly, and at any odd
times when it is known that slaughtering is being carried on.
We find that generally the bye-laws relating to them are well
observed.
Number of carcases inspected:—
Pigs 370
Sheep 2152
Bullocks 1617
Calves 72
Lambs 14
The following is a list of slaughterhouses at present in use:—
Keepers of Slaughterhouses.
Norwood, A. & Son, 650, High Road, Leytonstone.
Wilson, W. H., 249, High Road, Leytonstone.
Furze, E. R., 412, High Road, Leytonstone.
Nichols, A. A., 710, High Road, Leytonstone.
Woollard, T. F., 728, High Road, Leytonstone.
Harmer, C. & Sons, 168, High Road, Leytonstone.
Rumbal, J. H, 615, High Road, Leyton.
T. Cox & Co., 442, High Road, Leyton.
Smith, A. J., 48, Lansdowne Road, Leytonstone.
Carr, A. H., 55, Hainault Road, Leytonstone.
Gattrill, C. F., 177, Francis Road, Leyton.
Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society, Ltd., South
Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone.
Simonds, S. R., Old Manor Farm, Capworth Street, Leyton.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND MILKSHOPS.
The number of dairies, cowsheds, and milkshops on the
register for the year ended December 31st, 1919, was 100.
There are at present 4 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.