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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
Merton and Morden 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Smoke Abatement. Fourteen complaints were received
relating to excessive smoke emission from certain factory chimneys.
225 observations were made and action taken to reduce
the emmision of smoke although none were serious enough to
constitute a legal nuisance. One intimation notice was served.
Inspections of Cinemas and other Licensed Premises.
Periodical inspection of the two cinemas in the district and
other licensed premises was made during the year. All the
sanitary conveniences at these premises were inspected and
found to be generally well maintained.
| Apples | Malt Products |
| Bacon | Margarine |
| Butter | Meat |
| Currants | Oat Products |
| Eggs, dried | Raisins |
| Eggs, shell | Salmon |
| Ham | Sultanas |
| Honey | Tomatoes |
The Sanitary Inspectors enforce these provisions during
their routine visits. Shopkeepers, generally make due compliance
with the orders and only three informal warnings were
needed.
Filling' Materials. The three local manufacturers of
stuffed toys and perambulators continued to purchase their
supplies under the British Standards Institution certification
mark scheme. Eight samples were taken and were found to
comply with the regulations.
Shops Act, 1950. The following statement summarises the
inspections made, the infringements discovered and other
matters dealt with during the year:—
No of Inspections:—Day visits 570
Evening Patrols —
Sunday and half-holiday Patrols 42
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