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Southwark 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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FACTORY BAKEHOUSE.
61, Webber Street. 11, Stamford Street.
195/201, Union Street.
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES.
18 inspections were made, 9 of Butter Factories and 9 premises of
wholesale dealers in Margarine. No nuisances were discovered.
The limewashing was carried out as required.
4 premises and 4 wholesale dealers of Margarine were registered.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
The supervision of the various Slaughterhouses was carried out
during the year by Mr. Fisher.
The following are the premises:—
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and 25, Great Suffolk Street | Tripe boilers | J. Martin |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters | J. Ewen & Son |
57 inspections were made during the year. No nuisance was
discovered.
Each Slaughterhouse was limewashed every three months during
the year.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
During the year ending 3rd January, 1925, 1,590 "official"
samples were taken by the Inspector.
The following Table shows the localities in which these samples
were taken:—
TABLE 50.
Showing the number of samples taken in each Ward of the
Borough during the year.
St. Mary's
Ward.
St. Paul's
Ward.
St. Peter's
Ward.
St. John's
Ward.
Trinity
Ward.
All Saints'
Ward.
St. Michael's
Ward.
St. Jude's
Ward.
St. George's
Ward.
Christchurch
Ward.
St. Saviour's
Ward.
Total.
Number of
Samples taken
160
160
163
203
139
149
145
138
154
96
83
1590