Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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(b) That the portions of the By-laws regulating the structure of
Bake-houses do not apply to existing Bakeries.
(c) That the London County Council be empowered to frame By-laws for
the construction of underground Bake-houses, and that all Bake-houses erected
after the passing of such By-laws shall conform thereto.
The Bake-houses throughout the parish were inspected twice during the year.
Drainage, Raymouth Road.
The drains of Nos. 77 to 91, Raymouth Road, having been tested by the water test, and
found to be very defective; notices were ordered to be served on the owner to carry out the
necessary works to remedy same, but owing to the owner contending that the combined
drainage was a sewer the matter remained unsettled at the close of the year.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
During the year 19 samples of milk, and 1 of pepper were submitted to the public
Analyst, and convictions were obtained in four cases of Adulteration, the Fines and Costs
amounting to £7 8s. 6d.
I have prepared tabulated Statement of Work done during the year, which will be
found on the following page.
My best thanks are due to those who have assisted me in carrying out the duties
relating to the Sanitary Department.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
THOMAS L. DAYIES,
QAssoc: Sari: Inst:),
Chief Sanitary Inspector and Inspector under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.