[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Wincanton R.D.C.

  • Wincanton (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Wincanton R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Byelaws under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938. Date Byelaws came into operation. 31/7/50 The premises are subject to routine examination. So far persuasion has proved the most successful, although threats of prosecution have been necessary to secure results in a few cases. 14.—SLAUGHTER HOUSES. (a) No. in use under Ministry of Food . 1 (b) No. in use where horses are slaughtered for human consumption .... — Total number of animals slaughtered during year under :— (a) 11,789; (b) Nil. Names of any in use under Ministry of Food :— South Western Dairies Co., Ltd., Bacon Factory, Bruton. 15.—PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS. No. in area :— (a) Privately owned . 1 (b) Owned by Local Authority. Nil Estimated average number of bathers daily during season :— 25—50. Water used for filling pool :— River Brue—Constant flow. No purification plant is installed, but water treated with Chloride of Lime and Copper Sulphate at intervals. This Pool is owned by the Governors of King’s School, Bruton. Samples taken : Nil. 16. —RIVER POLLUTION. Nil. 17. —KNACKERS YARDS. Number Registered in your District . 1 Sharp Bros., Silverton House, Yenston, Templecombe. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, T. E. COULSON, Medical Officer of Health.