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Hammersmith 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith]

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At the Special Session at the London County Council the
seven licences were granted.
I have repeatedly expressed the opinion that the time had
arrived when Public Abattoirs should be established so as to
make it possible for all the meat to be inspected before leaving
the slaughterhouse.

Table: The following is a list of the licensed slaughterhouses in the Borough:—

The following is a list of the licensed slaughterhouses in the Borough:—

Premises.Name of Licencee.
185 Uxbridge RoadJohn Mullet Allwright
40 Goldhawk RoadAndrew G. Hedges
138 Goldhawk RoadGeorge Langstone Moore
247 Goldhawk RoadArthur William Godfrey
55 Dalling RoadArthur Clapson
65 King StreetJohn Garton Jenkins
341 King StroetStanley Brooks Midwinter

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The Slaughterhouses are visited as often as possible.
The Dairies, Milkshops, Ice Cream Vendors, Restaurants
and Food Shops have been kept under systematic inspection
bv vour Inspectors.

Table: The following tables gives a summary of the work relating to milk premises, slaughterhouses and ice cream premises:—

The following tables gives a summary of the work relating to milk premises, slaughterhouses and ice cream premises:—

PREMISES.NUMBER OF PREMISES.Number of inspecions 1925Number of notices 1925Number of prosecutions 1925
On register in 1920.On register at end of 1924Added in 1925Re- moved in 1925On register at end of 1925
Milk premises12886448620227nil
Slaughterhouses77——74472nil
Ice Cream premises2341316527169235—nil

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Markets There are three markets in the Borough, situate
in Bradmore Lane, Approach Road and Norland Road. These
markets have been the subject of much inspection during the
year, both by the District Inspector concerned and the
Inspector carrying out the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Acts.