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Southwark 1902

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
During 1902, 170 summonses were taken out under the above Acts'
Convictions have been obtained in 105 instances, 34 summonses were
withdrawn, mainly in cases where duplicate summonses had been taken
out against persons who served the Inspector, but who were not the
actual proprietors of the business. 22 summonses were dismissed, 8
summonses were adjourned sine die, and 1 summons was not served, the
defendant having absconded.

Table: TABLE 36.Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the Adulteration Acts.

TABLE 36.

Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the Adulteration Acts.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saint's Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
No of Summonses taken out14101523161034516198170