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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The following table shows the percentage of takes recorded in the maintenance treatments:—
| Year. | Month. | Baits taken |
|---|---|---|
| 1945. | January | 43 per cent. |
| June | 39 „ „ | |
| 1946. | January | 47 „ „ |
| June | 43 „ „ | |
| December | 55 „ „ | |
| 1947. | June | 52 „ „ |
| December | 69 „ „ | |
| 1948. | May | 57 „ „ |
| November | 62 „ „ | |
| 1949. | June | 64 „ „ |
| December | 57 „ „ | |
| 1950. | June | 55 „ „ |
| December | 61 „ „ | |
| 1951. | June | 54 „ „ |
| December | 52 „ „ | |
| 1952. | June | 60 „ „ |
| December | 52 „ „ |
Rag and Bone Byelaws.
During 1952 the Council instituted legal proceedings in two cases for offences
against the London County Council Byelaws respecting the business of rag and
bone dealer. In one instance a man was seen in Brenley Gardens, Eltham, to
exchange toys with small children for bundles of old rags. The other offence took
place in Henwick Road, Eltham. Fines totalling £10 5s. Od. were imposed, with
costs of £5 5s. Od.
Offensive Trades.
There are two offensive trades being carried on within the Borough at the
present time. During the year, the Council approved an application for the renewal
of one tripe boiler licence, this business being carried on at the Plumstead Abattoir
and being subject to continuous inspection. The other offensive trade, which has
been approved by the Council.is that of slaughterer of poultry. These premises
are inspected periodically.
Rag Flock.
Under provisions contained in the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials
Act, 1951, which is designed to secure the use of clean filling materials in
upholstery, etc., the Council is required to register premises where filling materials
are used and to licence premises where rag flock is manufactured and stored.
Among the Council's duties under this Act, apart from the licensing and registration
of premises, is the sampling of rag flock and the inspection of the premises and
materials therein, together with the inspection of records kept by the occupiers of
these premises to see that records are kept up to date.
One application for the renewal of a licence to manufacture rag flock was
approved by the Council during the year. There are three registered premises
within the Borough, where filling materials to which the Act applies are being
used.
Satisfactory reports were received from the Prescribed Analyst on three samples
of rag flock and one sample of coir fibre submitted for analysis during the year.
A sample of woollen felt was found to be slightly below the specified minimum
standard for this material, but the Analyst reported that this was regarded as a
"quality" rather than a "cleanliness" issue.
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