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Lewisham 1902

Annual report on the vital statistics and sanitary condition of the Borough of Lewisham and report of the Public Analyst for the year 1902

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until the contrary is proved, that the butter is not genuine by
reason of the excessive amount of water therein.
These regulations came into operation on the 15th of
May, 1902, since which time it has not been necessary to take
action against any person for the contravention of this order.
Table H.

Table H.

Details of Adulterated Samples of Butter for the Year ended December31st, 1902.

No.Adulteration.Remarks.
22 S.F.100 per cent. of foreign fatFined £3, 12s. 6d. costs
25 L.B.77.5 per cent. of foreign fatFined £2, 12s. 6d. costs
26 S.F.90.5 per cent. of foreign fat12s. 6d. costs.
27 S.F.78 per cent. of foreign fatFined £3, 12s. 6d. costs
29 S.F.90.5 per cent. of foreign fatFined £3, 12s. 6d. costs
43 S.F.90 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
58 S.F.95 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
100 L.B.97 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
115 S.F.85 per cent. of foreign fatFined £2, 12s. 6d costs
151 L.B.98 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
154 L.B.96.05 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d costs
185 L.B.98 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
191 L.B.95 per cent. of foreign fatFined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
356 S.F.97.3 per cent. of foreign fat.Fined £5, 12s. 6d. costs
437 S.F.30 per cent. of foreign fat.Fined £3, 12s 6d. costs