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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
City of London 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Summary of Unsound Food Destroyed.
| Tons. | cwt. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Markets, Smithfield | 1,156 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| Cold Stores | 57 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Leadenhall Market and City Shops | 16 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Aldgate Market and Slaughterhouses | 43 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Total for the year 1914 | 1,273 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Total for the year 1913 | 1,057 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Increase | 216 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
During the year 9 Naval Officers and 13 Army Officers attended courses of
instruction in Meat Inspection at the Markets.
O. SHARP,
Senior Inspector.