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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
Malden and Coombe 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden and Coombe]
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The following is a table of the premises and inspections made:—
| Nature of Premises. | No. of Inspections. |
|---|---|
| Slaughter-houses | 86 |
| Butcher's Shops | 261 |
| Fishmongers | 50 |
| Bakehouses | 17 |
| Cowkeepers | 32 |
| Dairies and Milkshops | 33 |
| Hawkers of Food | 33 |
| Total | 512 |
The following is a statement of food destroyed as unfit for the
food of man:—
Public Health Act, 1875, and Public Health Acts Amendment
Act, 1890.
| Description. | Weights in lbs. |
|---|---|
| Beef | |
| Mutton | — |
| Pork | 46¼ |
| Oflal | 6¾ |
| Fish | 68 |
| Other Articles | 96½ |
| Total | 217½ |
FACTORY AND WORKSHOPS ACTS.
Factories.—with the exception of that part of the law dealing
with sanitary accommodation and conveniences, the legislation regarding
factories is administered by the Home Office.
There are 10 F actories on the register.
One notice was served during the year.
Workshops.—There are now 49 workshops and 11 workplaces
on the register.