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St Giles (Camberwell) 1892

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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it is the duty of the Sanitary Authority to enforce,
he shall, as early as practicable, visit the spot, and
enquire into such alleged nuisance or breach of Bylaws
or Regulations.
5. He shall report to the Sanitary Authority
any noxious or offensive businesses, trades, or
manufactories established within his district, and the
breach or non-observance of any By-laws or Regulations
made in respect of the same.
6. He shall from time to time, and forthwith
upon complaint, visit and inspect the shops and places
in which is exposed for sale, or in which is deposited
for the purpose of sale, or of preparation for sale, any
animal, or any article, whether solid or liquid,
intended for the food of man, and examine any such
animal or article which may be therein. If any such
animal or article appears to him to be diseased, or
unsound, or unwholesome, or unfit for the food of
man, he shall seize and carry away the same himself,
or by an assistant in order to have the same dealt
with by a Justice according to the provisions of
Section 47 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891;
provided that in any case of doubt arising under this
clause, he shall report the matter to the Medical
Officer of Health, with the view of obtaining his
advice thereon.
7. He shall, when and as directed by the
Sanitary Authority, procure and submit samples of
food, drink, or drugs suspected to be adulterated, to