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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
Southwark 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
PROCEEDINGS TAKEN, WITH THE RESULTS.
| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Evans, 52, Darwin street | Milk | 13 per cent. extraneous water | Summons withdrawn, defendant proved a warranty |
| Rowton Houses, Ltd., 16, St. George's street, S.W. | Milk | 29 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £1 and 21/6 costs |
| Rowton Houses, Ltd., 16. St. George's street, S.W. | Butter | 95 per cent. margarine | Fined £1 and 21/6 costs |
| Ellen Price, 10, Avenue road | Milk | 22 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined 5/- and 12/6 costs |
| John Stevens, 347, Kennington road | Milk | 6 per cent. extraneous water | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the following one apply to the same sample |
| Susan Stevens. 347, Kennington road | Milk | 6 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £1 and 12/6 costs |
| Sophia Davies, 66, Gt. Bland street | Butter | 56 per cent. of margarine | Ordered to pay costs. Note:—This summons and the following one refer to the same sample |
| Thomas Davies, 66, Gt. Bland street | Butter Margarine | 56 per cent. of margarine Unmarked | Summonses withdrawn. Note:—These two summonses refer to the same sample as the preceding one |
| John Ryan, 5, Lanfranc street | Skimmed milk | 2 per cent. extraneous water | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This milk was purchased from Jane Deeks (see p. 143) |