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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
Southwark 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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72 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage
of 4.4. Compared with the percentage for the previous year a decrease
of 5.1 is shown.
Particulars of the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in table 60.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
27 summonses were taken out during the year 1919. The following
table shows the number of summonses in each ward:—
The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough : —
| Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
|---|---|
| R. Higgs & Sons Dairies, Ltd. | |
| 21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
The» following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 29 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained of:—
| Walls dirty | 12 cases |
| Ceilings dirty | 11 „ |
| Floors dirty | 8 „ |
| Stairs dirty | 1 „ |
| Flour store dirty | 8 „ |
| Oven front defective | 1 „ |
| Damp walls | 3 „ |
| Floor defective | 2 „ |
| Roof defective | 1 „ |
| Require limewashing | 9 ,, |
| Total | 56 cases |