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 Surbiton]
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There are thirty-two persons now on the
Register, viz.:—
Cowkeepers and Purveyors of Milk 3
Cowkeepers, Dairymen and Purveyors of
Milk 3
Dairymen and Purveyors of Milk 5
Purveyors of Milk residing in the district 10
Purveyors of Milk who reside outside the
district, but retail milk in the district 11
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Two unregistered purveyors of milk were
found to be carrying on business within the district
and were reported to the Council, who ordered
summary proceedings to be taken against them.
One case was dismissed by the Magistrates on
payment of 8/6 costs, and in the other case they
imposed a fine of £1, including costs.
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The cows belonging to the registered cowkeepers
have been inspected quarterly by the
Council's Veterinary Inspector, the average
number of cows examined being 258. The reports
made show the cows generally to be in a very good
condition and very free from disease. No case of
tubercular disease of the udder was detected.
Disinfection.
Disinfection is carried out after the removal,
recovery or death of the patient in all cases of
infectious disease, including Consumption, by the
staff of the Sanitary Department, the rooms being
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