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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Licensed Cowhouses.
The cowhouses in the parish were under regular inspection during the year. It was
found necessary to serve Notices in three cases on the cowkeepers to the effect that their
licenses would be opposed at the Special Sessions of the London County Council, unless the
requirements of the Vestry were complied with. In two instances the Notices were at once
complied with, but in the other case, that of Albion Street, the cowkeeper failing to comply
with the Vestry's Notice, I attended the Sessions to oppose the renewal of his license, which
was subsequently withdrawn.
Bakehouses.
The whole of the bakehouses in the Parish were under regular inspection by the
Medical Officer of Health and myself. In 12 instances it was found that the premises were
not in a proper sanitary condition. Notices were served in each of these cases, calling upon
the bakers to comply with the regulations. In each instance the Notice was complied with.
Dust and Dust Pails.
The Dusting Contract has been carried out satisfactorily and in accordance with the
daily schedule.
The stock of pails having become exhausted, the Vestry instructed tenders to be issued
for a further supply of 250.
Disinfecting Van.
This van, used for the removal of infected bedding, required to be thoroughly overhauled
and painted; instructions were given to the Vestry's contractor to carry out the work,
according to estimate submitted.