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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bromley 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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| Malt Vinegar | 1 | S.Whisky | 1 |
| Preserved Peas | 1 | Dem. Sugar | 1 |
| Lard | 3 | Rice | 1 |
| S.R. Flour | 2 | Vita Cream | 1 |
| Mustard | 1 | Pepper | 1 |
| Baking Powder | 1 |
Number of samples taken 97
Genuine 96
Adulterated 1
Inferior -
The adulterated sample was new milk. This milk
was purchased by a Bromley vendor under warranty.
Further samples being taken from farmers in Sevenoaks
area and on delivery at Bromley. One farmer was
cautioned and Bromley vendor exonerated.
XIII.—DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS.
The administration of the above Acts within the
Borough came under the Department as from 1st April,
1932, and the Chief Sanitary Inspector was appointed
Inspector for the purposes of these Acts. The following
statistics cover the period April-December, 1932; figures
for the first three months of the year have been asked
for but are not available.
No. of movement licences received, of
animals moved into the Borough ... 142
Animals inspected:
(1) Pigs 1476
(2) Sheep 132
No. of Licences issued by the Local
Authority 8
Animals inspected:
(1) Pigs 15
(2) Sheep 58
(3) Cattle 24
Sheep Dipping:
Certificates issued by the Local
Authority 6
No. of sheep dipped 419
No. of inspections and interviews made in
connection with the above details 228