London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Bethnal Green 1900
The Chief Inspector's annual report on the work of the sanitary department for the year ending December, 1900
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technical objection was made that this was not good service. The
objection was upheld, and the summonses dismissed. Under
subsequent proceedings the nuisances were abated.
The third was the case of J. S. (unsound pears) referred to above,
and the fourth was against an occupier of 24, Summerford Street,
who was summoned for not vacating the premises on an Order to
Close. No owner appeared to the proceedings, and there being no
person in possession to give the tenant notice the Magistrate ruled
that the tenant must be served with a notice under the Public
Health Act and proceedings taken against him just as in the case of
" the owner" before the order could apply. These proceedings
were taken and the premises subsequently closed.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS AND SAMPLES TAKEN DURING THE YEAR.
| Article of Food. | Genuine. | Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 41 | 13 |
| Milk | 76 | 19 |
| Cheese | 13 | — |
| Cornflour | 6 | — |
| Coffee | 6 | — |
| Lard | 1 | — |
| Arrowroot | 3 | — |
| Margarine | 3 | — |
| Sweets | 2 | — |
| Flour | 1 | — |
| Pepper | 4 | 2 |
| Mustard | 4 | — |
| Golden Syrup | 2 | 1 |
| Tapioca | 1 | — |
| Liquorice Powder | 2 | — |
| Soda Water | 4 | — |
| Lemonade | 4 | — |
| Ginger Beer | 2 | — |
| "Koala" | 2 | — |
| Water | 2 | — |
| Essences, &c., used in the manufacture of Mineral Waters and temperance drinks | 7 | — |
| Totals | 186 | 35 |