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SLAUGHTER-HOUSES.
The number of licensed slaughter-houses in the Borough at the end of the
year was 7, as compared with 8 in 1907, 9 in 1906, and 12 in 1905. The license
of the slaughter-house at No. 135, Hackney Road, was not renewed by the
London County Council, the premises not having been used for slaughtering
for over six months. The slaughter-house premises were inspected from time
to time during the year. In one instance limewashing was required. Their
general sanitary condition was satisfactory.
COWHOUSES.
The number of licensed cowhouses in the Borough at the end of 1908
was 7, remaining the same as for the past four years. The cowsheds afford
accommodation for about 100 cows. The number kept in the Borough was
found, at an inspection made shortly before the licensing session, in October,
to be 52, as compared with 57 in 1907, 74 in 1906, 86 in 1905, 95 in 1 !7T)4, and
101 in 1903. The premises were periodically inspected during the year.
Limewashing was required in one instance, and in another structural alterations
were carried out for the general improvement of the premises for cowkeeping,
and the drainage system was reconstructed. The general sanitary condition
of the cowsheds in the Borough may be reported upon satisfactorily.
The number of dairymen and milk purveyors on the register at the end
of the year was 292, as compared with 284 m 1907, 288 in 1906, 289 in 1905,
294 in 1904, 300 in 1903, and 304 in 1902. During the year the sale of milk
was discontinued at 16 and was commenced at 24 premises. In 67 instances
there were changes in the names of the persons registered, and the necessary
corrections were made.
The cowsheds, dairies, and milkshops in the Borough were under inspection
by the sanitary staff, and some 3,590 visits of inspection were made during
the year. In 4 instances milk utensils were found in an uncleanly condition.
Verbal warnings were given in two of these, and written intimations in the
other two. In 16 instances sanitary notices were required in respect to the
premises where the milk business was being carried on : in 9 for general
cleansing, in 2 for cleansing and minor sanitary defects, in 1 for the provision
of a dust receptacle, 2 for a defect in connection with the w.c.'s, 1 for a defective
drain, and in 1 for the absence of a water supply. The necessary steps
were taken to comply with the notices served, and it was not necessary to
bring any of the premises specially to the notice of the Health Committee.