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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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One hundred and thirty-three samples of Graded Milk were
submitted for bacteriological examination. All were satisfactory.
BAKEHOUSES
The number of bakehouses in the district is five.
Forty-seven visits have been paid.
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year seventeen visits of inspection were paid.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
One of the two licensed slaughterhouses in the borough was
closed. During the year 627 visits were made to slaughterhouses.
SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1958
Eleven licences were issued to slaughtermen in accordance with
the requirements of the above Act. One licence was granted to
slaughter only under supervision.