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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

Lewisham 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Table: Adulterated, Samples.The following Table shows the administrative action taken by the Council in regard to each sample not reported as genuine by the Public Analyst: —

Adulterated, Samples.

The following Table shows the administrative action taken by the Council in regard to each sample not reported as genuine by the Public Analyst: —

Serial No.Article.Formal or informal.Nature of Adulteration.Action Taken.
51WhiskyFormal.Diluted to 3 degrees of Proof Spirit below Standard.Prosecution.Fine, £5.
72Rum,,Do. 6.5 degrees.do.Prosecution.Fine. £5.
116Whisky,,Do. 2 decrees, do.Prosecution.Costs £3 3s. Od.
118Whisky,,Do. 3 degrees, do.Prosecution.Costs, £3 3s. Od.
11!)Rum,,Do. 3 degrees, do.
132Whisky,,Do. 115 degrees, do.Prosecution.Fine, £5,Costs, £2 10s. Od.
133Rum,,Do. 12.5 degrees, do.Prosecution.Fine, £5;Costs, £2 10s. Od.
161Whisky,,Do. 9.6 degrees, do.Prosecution.Costs, £5 5s. Od.
188Gin,,Do. 8.5 degrees, do.Prosecution.Costs, £3 3s. Od.
195Milk,,15% extraneous water.Prosecution.Costs, £3 3s. Od.
196,,,,16% fat deficiency.Prosecution.Costs, £3 3s. Od.
231,,,,2% extraneous water.Prosecution.Fine £2 ;Costs, £2 2s. Od.
281Rum,,8.5 degrees Proof Spirit below Standard.Prosecution. Vendor fined £5 and £2 2 0 costs.
356Self-raising FlourInformal.100% Flour.Subsequent sample genuine.
366Boracic Ointment"3,3% deficient in Boric Acid.Subsequent sample genuine.
378Gregory Powder••16,7 % Magnesium Carbonate.Subsequent samp.e genuine.
384WhiskyFormal.2 degrees Proof Spirit below Standard.Vendor cautione
385Gin"2 degrees Proof Spirit below Standard.Vendor cautioned