[Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Chippenham Borough.

  • Chippenham (Wiltshire, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Chippenham Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (3) As an experiment “ S ” hooks are to be ordered immed- iately for the hanging of Forequarters. This is subject to the agreement of the local Wholesale Meat Supply Assoc- iation, as it is thought carrying capacity will be reduced by one third. It is possible that labour difficulties may arise as a result of this suggestion. In the meantime clean hessian is to be provided on which to stack the Forequarters. I am of the opinion that when these matters are dealt with, a distinct improvement will be seen In the carrying of meat in the area. On November, I Ith, I interviewed the Manager of the Whole' sale Meat Supply Association and discussed the above matters with him. He agrees on all points except with some reservation on the matter of the hanging of the Forequarters, and this, as I have pointed out, is a matter for experiment. He has provided overalls, washable head coverings and oilskin capes for his two bumpers and further overalls are to be ordered so that there can always be a second issue available for these men.” This resulted in an improvement in the condition of the vans distributing meat in the area. The vans have been lined with imper- vious material thereby facilitating the easy cleansing of the walls and floors. Bins have been provided for the carrying of organs and offals, and there has been a general improvement in the handling and transport of meat in the area. Transport of meat is a problem which requires constant watching and further improvisation may be necessary from time to time as difficulties arise. Miscellaneous Goods Condemned During 1948. Meat ; 414 tins (1722 lbs.) of Corned Beef 337 tins of other Meats 305 lbs. Imported Beef I If lbs. Smoked bacon 40 lbs. Imported Calf Kidneys 20 lbs. Imported Pig Livers 44 lbs. Chitterlings 120 lbs. Imported Rabbits 47 Meat Rolls 2 (59 lbs.) Carcases Canter- bury Lamb Veg. : 89 Tins Veg. 483 Bots. Rhubarb Milk : 281 tins Milk 30 lbs. Malted Milk Powders Fruit : 350 tins Fruit 97 lbs. Dried Peaches 30 lbs. Dried Prunes