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Lambeth 1909

Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1909

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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.—SUMMONSES, 1909.

Offence.Penalty.Costs.
£s.d.£s.d.
On 15th February, two summonses were taken out, re selling Milk deficient in Milk Fat to the extent of 9 per cent. [sample 103]. Summons withdrawn--
Re selling Milk deficient in Milk Fat to the extent of per cent, [sample 108] Summons withdrawn (N.B.—Summonses 103 and 108 were withdrawn by order of the Public Health Committee, having regard to the comparatively large amounts of total solids and solids other than Milk Fat found, and also having regard to the fact that two other samples taken at the same time in connection with the same consignment (separate churns) were returned by the Analyst as "Genuine.")--
On 17th March, a summons was heard before Mr. Hopkins, at Lambeth Police Court, for seling Butter containing Margarine (not Butter) 90 parts [sample 133]1000166
On 24th March, three summonses were heard before Mr. Cecil Chapman, at Lambeth Police Court, re selling Milk deficient in Milk Fat to the extent of 14 per cent. [sample 186]--
Re selling Milk deficient in Milk Fat to the extent of 15 per cent. [sample 171 ]--
Re selling Milk deficient in Milk Fat to the extent of 8 per cent. [sample 175] These three summonses were dismissed, the Magistrate being satisfied with the evidence for the defence.--
On 31st March, eight summonses were heard before Mr. Cecil Chapman, at Lambeth Police Court, re selling Milk containing added water to the extent of 21 per cent, [sample 280]2000166
Re selling Butter containing Margarine (not butter) 90 parts [sample 265]3000166
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