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 Chigwell]
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Soup, tins 2
Broth, tins 2
Sausage lunch,lbs. 112
Sweet corn, tins 1
Cake, fruit, lbs. 4
Boiled sweets, lbs.
Celery bits, tins 1
Cheese, lbs. 6
All the tinned goods were either blown or punctured.
Some items were rendered unfit by fouling by
vermin.
In the district there are 11 bakehouses; 110
visits have been made to these premises.
(c) Factories.
316 visits were made.
Cellulose paint spraying still gives cause for
complaint, but efforts are being made to minimize the
fumes and some improvement has been noted.
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