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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
Kingston upon Thames 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| 32 Livers | Distomatosis | Inspected & Condemned |
| 9 Pairs Lungs | Strongylus Rufescens | ,, ,, ,, |
| 77 lbs. Livers | Putrefaction | Voluntarily surrendered. |
| 40 lbs. Lambs' Livers | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 284 lbs. Mutton | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 1 Carcase | Putrefaction | Voluntarily surrendered. |
| FISH.— | ||
| 34 Boxes White Fillett | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 5 Boxes Haddock | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 1 Box Pollock | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 1 Box Whiting | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 4 Bags Whelks | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 2 Bags Winkles | ,, | ,, ,, |
| POULTRY.— | ||
| 4 Geese | ,, | ,, ,, |
| 2 Turkeys | ,, | ,, ,, |
PRIVATE SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
On December 31st, 1932, there were five private
slaughterhouses in the Borough, all of which had been in
use during the year. The premises situated in Acre Road
were purchased by the Corporation during the year and were
not used after December 31st.
The slaughterhouses are situated as follows :—
Adjoining No. 76, Cambridge Road.
No. 45, Cambridge Grove Road.
No. 120, London Road.
Rear of No. 34, Richmond Road.
No. 90, Acre Road.
There is no alteration in the structure of the slaughterhouses
to report.
It is pleasing to be able to report that the bye-law
requiring all animals to be stunned by a mechanicallyoperated
instrument previous to slaughter has been closely
observed by the trade, and there have been no complaints of
resultant harmful effects on the meat. After several years'
experience of the use of the "humane killer" the theory
advanced by those in opposition, that meat is adversely
affected by the use of the gun, is completely exploded,