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Leyton 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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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 regard
uncleanly or other insanitary conditions.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
The following offensive trades are established in the District:—
Tripe Boilers 2
Fat Melters 1
Fat Extractors 1
Gut Scrapers 1
Bone Boilers 1
Fish Friers 33
Rag and Bone Dealers 15
Established during 1919:—
| Applications for permission to establish | Permission granted. | |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Friers | 9 | 9 |
| Rag and Bone | 3 | — |
MORTUARY.
During the year the number of bodies received was 58.
There were 45 post-mortems and 56 inquests held.
PETROLEUM.
29 licences were issued after inspection as to the suitability
of the premises.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. J. STEVENS.