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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
Mitcham 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Beer Glass Swabs.
| Colony Count (per glass). | Coliforms | Faecal Coli | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory. | Unsatisfactory. | |||||
| Present. | Absent. | Present. | Absent. | |||
| Under 100 | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
| 100-200 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| 200-500 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| 500-1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1,000-1,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1,500-2,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2,000 and over | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Total | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
The result of the swabs was sent to the establishments concerned
and visits were paid to premises where the results were unsatisfactory.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) REGULATIONS, 1960
During the year the Council granted the following number of
licences under the above-named Regulations: —
Dealer's (Pasteuriser's) Licences 1
Dealer's Licences—
Pasteurised 45
Sterilised 59
Tuberculin Tested 27
One hundred and forty-two samples of Graded Milk were
submitted for bacteriological examination. All were satisfactory.
BAKEHOUSES
The number of bakehouses in the district is six.
Forty-four visits have been paid.
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year sixteen visits of inspection were paid.