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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
Woolwich 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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It was found necessary to serve 112 notices, all of which
were complied with. In one instance where fruit and vegetables
were deposited in a stable, lying about on the floor and
contaminated by manure and other filth, proceedings were
taken under the provisions of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1908. A penalty of 20s. was imposed.
TABLE No. 30.
| Premises. | On Register 31st December. | Number of | Legal Proceedings. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | Notices. | |||
| Bakehouses | 43 | 137 | 6 | – |
| Cowsheds | 9 | 105 | 8 | – |
| Milkshops | 87 | 1061 | 20 | – |
| Ice Cream Shops | 222 | 497 | 1 | – |
| Slaughterhouses | 7 | 28 | 2 | – |
| Fried Fish Shops | 70 | 192 | 12 | – |
| Butchers' Shops | 92 | 458 | 10 | – |
| Premises where food is prepared (other than above) | 142 | 1174 | 53 | – |
| Premises used for the storage of food | – | 77 | – | – |
| Shops and Markets | – | 3233 | – | - |
MILK SUPPLY.
Registration. The following Table, No. 31, shows the
changes which have taken place in the milk registers during
the year.
TABLE No. 31.
| Retail | Whole-. sale. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On register on 1st January | 88 | 9 | 97 |
| Removed during the year | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Added during the year | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| On register 31st December | 89 | 8 | 97 |