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)
No. 4 Order, 1929 Raw Tomatoes.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods)
No. 5 Order, 1930 Malt Products.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods)
No. 8 Order, 1931 Salmon and Trout.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods)
No. 1 Order, 1932 Butter.
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 by 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. 15, shows the number of animals slaughtered and
inspected in the Borough during the year. In 1932 the number was 37,392.
TABLE No. 15.
Month. | Cattle. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | Calves. | Total. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 233 | 1,794 | 1,715 | 1 | 3,743 |
February | 192 | 1,114 | 1,412 | — | 2,718 |
March | 230 | 1,218 | 1,799 | — | 3,247 |
April | 192 | 1,129 | 1,173 | — | 2,494 |
May | 204 | 1,653 | 521 | 79 | 2,457 |
June | 193 | 1,908 | 92 | 121 | 2,314 |
July | 173 | 2,360 | 65 | 16 | 2,614 |
August | 170 | 2,705 | 87 | — | 2,962 |
September | 207 | 2,126 | 1,363 | — | 3,696 |
October | 226 | 2,423 | 1,774 | — | 4,423 |
November | 229 | 2,074 | 1,864 | — | 4,167 |
December | 265 | 1,347 | 2,316 | - | 3,928 |
2,514 | 21,851 | 14,181 | 217 | 38,763 |