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Richmond upon Thames 1903

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Meat-
Inspections of meat offered for the sale of food have
been made by the Veterinary Surgeon and Sanitary
Inspector. Thirteen sheep's hearts were seized on December 29th,
1902, and the owner summoned before the Magistrates during
January, 1903, when he was fined £10 and costs.
Drainage
Examinations.
The water test is applied to all new drains, and to
all drains relaid. The smoke test has been applied to
the drains at 73 houses, and in 27 instances
strated that the drains were defective.
Dairies, Cowsheds,
and Milkshops.
There are 7 cowsheds and 22 dairies in the
Borough all of which have been regularly
inspected. The following defects were
covered and remedied, viz.: Walls and ceilings of one dairy dirty.
Regulations under Section 13 of the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops
Order were adopted April 7th, 1903, after being submitted
to the Local Government Board.
Canal Boats.
During the year 3 boats were inspected, the same
number as in 1902. On December 2nd, His
Majesty's Inspector under the Canal Boats Acts made his annual
visit for the purpose of reporting to the Local Government Board
as to how the Acts were enforced, and expressed himself satisfied
with the way the duties were performed.

SUMMARY OF THE SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1903.

Number of Visits made5666
„ Complaints received and attended to217
„ Statutory Notices served9
„ Preliminary and Verbal Notices served638