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Battersea 1902

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1903

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No. OF Sample.Date of Hearing.Name of Magistrate.Name and Address of Defendant.Nature of Offence.Result of Proceedings.
363Feb. 18Mr. Francis ...G. B, 22 Henley StreetSelling milk from which 10 per cent, of its fat had been extractedFined £2 and 12s. 6d. costs
357„ „F. C, 221b Eversleigh RoadSelling milk to which 0.07292 Boron Trioxide had been addedFined £1 and 12s 6d costs
355„ „ ...H. P., 84 Plough RoadSelling butter containing 78 per cent, foreign fatFined £2 and 12s 6d costs
2March 4„ „ ...J. G., Manor Farm, Newton Toney, Wilts.Giving false warranty in respect of Sample No. 298The Magistrate held that Defendant had proved that when the Warranty was given, he had reason to believe the statement contained therein was true, and dismissed the summons. He, however, cautioned the Defendant, and refused to allow costs
38118„ „ ...T. Bros., 64a Winstanley Road ...Selling as coffee, a mixture containing 75 per cent, chicoryFined £1 and 12s. 6d. costs
390„ „ ...B. L. Q., 36 Prairie StreetSelling as cocoa, a powder containing 35 per cent, added starch, and 35 per cent, sugarFined 10s. and 12s 6d. costs