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 Southgate]
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Of the 16 samples giving Grades 3 and 4 results, 10 were from
one firm. In July, 1954, in view of unsatisfactory conditions at this
firm's premises in respect of the manufacture of ice cream, the
Council revoked registration of the premises for this purpose, in
accordance with their powers under Section 14, Food and Drugs
Act 1938.
Investigations made by the Sanitary Inspectors concerning the
other 6 unsatisfactory samples, and the advice the Inspectors were
able to give, resulted in subsequent samples being found satisfactory.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
Under the Middlesex County Council Act, 17 existing licences
were renewed, and 1 new licence was granted.
Swimming Bath.
The figures for attendances at the Barrowell Green Open Air Swimming Bath for the last two years were:
1954 | 1953 | |
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Adults (Mixed and Spectators) | 9,720 | 20,126 |
Children (Mixed and Spectators) | 19,593 | 35,036 |
From Schools | 2,468 | 2,647 |
Season Tickets | 5,797 | 10,651 |
35,578 | 68,460 | |
Costumes, etc., hired | 76 | 138 |
As in the past, samples of water were taken at regular intervals
from the swimming bath. The results were uniformly satisfactory.
In order that the public might be reassured as to the quality of the
water, reports on the samples taken, couched in general terms, were
displayed at the Bath.
Attendances at the Bath of members of the St. John Ambulance
Brigade during crowded sessions and hot week-ends has been
continued. This assistance is very greatly appreciated.
As hitherto, the Superintendent of the Swimming Bath and
her staff have shown a very keen appreciation of their duties in
relation to public health. The condition of the Bath was always
found to be excellent on inspection, while co-operation has been
close and cordial as in past years.
Altogether Barrowell Green Swimming Bath provides the
district with a valuable amenity which must have an appreciable
effect on health, particularly on the health of children.
Rivers and Streams.
There is nothing to report beyond the statement set out under
this heading in the Annual Report for 1951.
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