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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
Limehouse 1898
Report on the sanitary condition of the Limehouse District (comprising the Parishes of Limehouse, Shadwell, and Wapping, and the Hamlet of Ratcliff) for the year 1898
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Nearly 25 per cent, of the samples taken were found to be
adulterated. This is the first year that samples of milk have
been taken on Sundays, and out of 48 samples so taken 12 were
found to be adulterated. The total amount recovered in fines
and costs by the Board was £69. This amount is £5 more than
the whole of the penalties for the previous three years put
together.
The Inspectors have performed their duties to my satisfaction,
and I have to express my thanks to them for the manner
in which they have assisted me in carrying out the duties of
my office.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
D. L. THOMAS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Board's Offices:—
White Horse Street.
April 2gt/i, 1899.