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Deptford 1902
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1902
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SLAUGHTER-HOUSES.
The following list shows the number of licenses granted by
the London County Council in October, 1902: —
Wellbeloved, Alfred, 180, Brockley Road.
Williams, William, Friendly Street Mews, Friendly Street.
Wellbeloved, William Henry, 13A, High Street.
Wells, Jas (trading as Kibble, C, & Co., Ltd.), 41, High St.
Mills. Walter. & Son, 160, New Cross Road.
Gregory, Louis James, 199, Queen's Road (rear of).
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples purchased during the year
1902 and submitted to the Public Analyist for the borough,
was 300. The following is a list of the samples taken, with the
number found to be adulterated:—
SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1902.
| Article. | Total No of Samples | No. of Samples Genuine. | No of Samples Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 100 | 93 | 7 |
| Lard | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Milk | 157 | 144 | 13 |
| Pepper | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sweets | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Margarine | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Coffee | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cream of Tartar | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Mustard | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Liquorice Powder | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Olive Oil | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 300 | 280 | 20 = 6.6% |
In addition to the 20 adulterated samples there were 7
offences under the Margarine Acts (for not marking, &c.) and
1 offence for refusing to serve the Inspector (for which a fine of
£10 and 12s. costs was inflicted).