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 Mitcham]
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At the Brains Trust Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th April,
under the Chairmanship of Professor Andrew Topping, a lively
and interesting debate was given and appreciative comments
were received afterwards.
A booklet containing clean food hints, to help both the
housewife and the caterer, was sent out to every home in Mitcham.
List of Exhibition Stands, in Brief.
1. Rats and Mice.—Live exhibits with methods of rodent
control.
2. Meat.—Exhibit by the Institute of Meat, which aimed at
encouraging the practice of hygiene in the meat trade.
3. Milk.—Miniature pasteurisation plant shown and measures
to ensure pure milk.
4. Wet Fish.—A modern refrigerated " shop window "—in
direct contrast with the open-fronted fish shop.
5. Ice-Cream.—A model of modern ice-cream pasteurising
equipment.
6. Baker.—Showing how the baker's goods may be protected
from contamination.
7. Gas.—Uses of gas in the service of clean food.
8. Fish Frying.—A stand showing modern hygienic fishfrying
equipment.
9. Ministry of Food.—The stand illustrated the clean and
dirty shop and how the Food Byelaws are designed to protect
your health.
10. Cateringr Hygiene.—Contrasting desirable and undesirable
features of a small cafe, kitchen and toilet.
11. Electricity.—How electricity may further the ideal of
clean food.
12. Mothercraft.—A stand of particular interest to the young
mother, arranged by the Health Visitors and Dental Hygienist
of the Surrey County Council.
13. Refrigeration.—Modern refrigeration plant demonstrated,