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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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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Morgan, Silvester buildings, 2, Tabard street | Milk | 6.23 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £7 and 12/6 costs |
| Arthur H. Gill, 16, Penton place | Coffee | 40 per cent. of chicory | Fined £2 and 12/6 costs |
| David Thomas, 103, Villa street | Butter | 95 per cent. margarine | Fined 10/- and 12/6 costs |
| David Thomas, 103, Villa street | Margarine | Exposed for sale unlabelled | Summons withdrawn. This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| Margaret Hastings, 115, East street | Butter | 95 per cent. margarine | Fined £2 and 12/6 costs |
| Margaret Hastings, 115, East street | Margarine | Exposed for sale unlabelled | Summons withdrawn. This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| Sarah W. Francombe, 26, Great Charlotte street | Milk | 6'59 per cent. of extraneous water | Fined £1 and 12/6 costs |
| Henry Jones, 12, Friar street | Milk | Boracic compounds equivalent to boracic acid 15 grains to the pint, or borax 92 grains to the pint | Fined £2 and 12/6 costs |
| Evan T. Evans, 146, Lorrimore road | Margarine | Sold in unmarked wrapper | Summons dismissed. The defendant produced evidence that the parcel of margarine in question was not "exposed for sale," and that therefore no offence was committed. The Magistrate took this view of the case and dismissed the summons |