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 Woolwich]
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The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Honey.
No. 3 Order, 1928 Fresh Apples.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Currants.
No. 5 Order, 1928 Sultanas.
Raisins.
Eggs in shell.
Dried eggs.
Oat Products.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Raw Tomatoes.
No. 4 Order, 1929.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Salmon and
No. 8 Order, 1931 Trout.
These Orders prohibit the sale, or exposure for sale, respectively, in the United
Kingdom, of the products mentioned above unless the goods bear an indication
of the country of origin. The term "sale" includes sale, wholesale, or sale by retail,
and exposure for sale includes exposure for sale wholesale and exposure for sale
retail. As a general rule imported produce does not require marking when sold
in quantities not exceeding 14 lbs. in weight.
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—Notice of intention to
slaughter any animal must be given to the Council. The following Table No. 35
shows the number of animals slaughtered, and inspected, during the year.
TABLE No. 35.
Month. | Cattle. | Sheep & Lambs. | Pigs. | Calves. | Total. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 237 | 764 | 982 | 130 | 2,113 |
February | 198 | 709 | 767 | 97 | 1,771 |
March | 225 | 938 | 971 | 206 | 2,340 |
April | 208 | 873 | 794 | 155 | 2,030 |
May | 185 | 819 | 246 | 185 | 1,435 |
June | 203 | 958 | 72 | 124 | 1,357 |
July | 186 | 985 | 6 | 159 | 1,336 |
August | 185 | 1,072 | 58 | 141 | 1,456 |
September | 199 | 1,053 | 1,194 | 82 | 2,528 |
October | 221 | 952 | 1,745 | 59 | 2,977 |
November | 195 | 1,010 | 1,431 | 16 | 2,652 |
December | 231 | 1,217 | 2,043 | 5 | 3,496 |
2,473 | 11,350 | 10,309 | 1,359 | 25,491 |