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Malden and Coombe 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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The following table shows the results of samples taken since 1947:-
| Year | Samples Taken | Grades I or II | % | Grade III | % | Grade IV | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 29 | 13 | 44.8 | 13 | 44.8 | 3 | 10.4 |
| 1948 | 84 | 55 | 65.4 | 22 | 26.2 | 7 | 8.4 |
| 1949 | 63 | 54 | 85.7 | 8 | 12.7 | 1 | 1.6 |
| 1950 | 85 | 81 | 95.3 | 4 | 4.7 | 0 | - |
| 1951 | 79 | 74 | 93.7 | 5 | 6.3 | 0 | - |
| 1952 | 76 | 71 | 93.4 | 5 | 60.6 | 0 | - |
| 1953 | 46 | 43 | 93.5 | 1 | 2.2 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 1954 | 51 | 39 | 76.5 | 9 | 17.6 | 3 | 5.9 |
| 1955 | 40 | 37 | 92.5 | 2 | 5.0 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 1956 | 52 | 48 | 92.3 | 4 | 7.7 | 0 | - |
| 1957 | 54 | 54 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| 1958 | 56 | 56 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| 1959 | 38 | 38 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
It is pleasing to note that for the second year all samples
reached the high standard of grade I.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT.
As the Council appoints an analyst for the purposes of the Food
and Drugs Act, 1955, they may execute any of the provisions of the
Merchandise Marks Act other than those relating to importation, so far
as relates to any foodstuff to which an Order in Council under the Act
applies. These are administered by my department.
Inspections were made but it was not necessary to take any
action during the year.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952
This Act is to ensure that adequate guards are provided for
heating appliances and standards are prescribed.
Visits have been made to shops selling heating appliances during
the year but in all cases the appliances inspected were satisfactory.
RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1951.
One renewal of a licence to store rag flock was issued for a
wholesale store.
Two premises are registered for the purposes of the Act. These
sure premises where upholstery work is carried on.
Two samples were submitted to the Prescribed Analyst who gave a
satisfactory report on each.