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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 1911
Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1911 together with the report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector
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APPENDIX E (2). Police Court Proceedings—Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, 1875-1907.
| Date of hearing. | Defendant. | Offence. | Inspector. | Magistrate. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911. | |||||
| Jan. 3 | L.T. | Obstructing Inspector | F. Bare | Mr. Cluer | Fined £4. |
| Feb. 7 | J.R. | Selling milk 10 per cent. deficient in fat | „ | ,, | Fined £1. Costs 12s. 6d. |
| „ 21 | J.W.S. | Delivering to consignee milk 28 per cent. deficient in fat | „ | Mr. Biron | Magistrate satisfied milk sold and delivered as given by cow |
| „ 21 | J.W.S. | Delivering to consignee milk 21 per cent. deficient in fat | „ | „ | |
| „ 21 | A.N. | Selling milk 29 per cent. deficient in fat | „ | „ | Withdrawn following decision in above case. |
| *„ 21 | W. Smith, 30, Aahwell Road | Selling milk 18 per cent. deficient in fat | A.S. Henley | „ | Fined £1. Costs 12s. 6d. |
| „ 21 | A.E. | Selling milk 9 per cent. deficient in fat | H.F. Bridel | „ | Summons dismissed. Warranty defence. |
| „ 21 | G.H. | Selling milk 17 per cent. deficiet in fat | W. Rowsell | „ | Fined £1. Costs 12s. 6d. |
* Second or subsequent conviction, reported by order of the Public Health Committee.