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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
West Ham 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Rag Flock Acts 1911 and 1928.
There are four premises where rag flock is being dealt with.
Fifteen samples were taken during the year, and two inspections
of premises were made. All samples were up to the standard, and
no legal action was taken.
Offensive Trades.
There are thirty premises where statutory offensive trades are carried on in the Borough. The following table sets out the nature of these trades :—
| Nature of Offensive Trade. | No. of Premises licenced for. |
|---|---|
| Fat Melters and Bone Boilers | 21 |
| Chemical Manure Manufacturers | 1 |
| Degreasing Bones and Glue-making Contractors | 1 |
| Soap Boilers | 3 |
| Gut Scrapers | 1 |
| Fish. Waste Collectors and Fish Meal Manufacturers | 2 |
| Tripe Dressers | 1 |
An application was granted for the extension of the business of
Bone Boiling and Fat Melting at Barbers Road, Stratford. This
business had been carried on for many years. Plans have been
approved by the Council, and the buildings are being erected.
The licence was granted for a period of twelve months, subject
to the requirements of the Medical Officer of Health being
carried out, an application then to be made for renewal.
This firm has given an assurance that all raw material will be
dealt with on the same day as received, that no storage will be
necessary, and that the plant will be of the latest principle.
Application was made for permission to manufacture soap
by a cold process at City Mills, High Street, Stratford. This is
not an offensive trade within the meaning of the Public Health
Act.
These premises were considered suitable, and no objection
was raised to the carrying on of the business, provided that no fat
melting took place.
In one instance the Fat Melting Licence already held by a
firm was transferred to another firm.
A Schedule of Offensive Trades will be found on page 49.
Bye-Laws are in force in respect of the time and manner of
conveyance of offensive material through the streets. Particulars
of action taken will be found on page 63.
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