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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
Newington 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Newington, St. Mary]
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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Oliver, 228, East Street. | Butter | 95 per cent. of Margarine | Fined 20/- and 12/6 costs |
| Mrs. Garlick, 12, Flint Street. | Milk | 26 per cent. deficient in cream | Ordered to pay 8/6 costs.—It appeared that the milk from which these samples were taken was supplied by Sturman (see below) |
| Mrs. Garlick, 12, Flint Street. | Milk | 17 per cent. deficient in cream | |
| E. Vears, 129, Walworth Road. | Milk | 20 per cent. deficient in cream | Dismissed.—Warranty produced. The Magistrate refused to grant a summons against the farmer who supplied the milk |
| J. Evans, 99, Crampton Street. | Milk | 14 per cent. extraneous water | Fined 40/- and 12/6 costs |
| F. Weiss, 6, Beddome Street. | Milk | 13 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined 1/- and 1.2/6 costs |
| J. Spradbrow, 9, Portland Street. | Milk | 16 per cent. deficient in cream | Ordered to pay 12/6 costs |
| G. Goodchild, 30, Deacon Street. | Coffee | 80 per cent of Chicory | Fined 20/- and 14 6 costs |
| J. Sturman, 6, Beddome Street. | Milk | 18 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined 40/- and 14/6 costs |
| Mary Payne, 96, Walworth Road. | Sago | Tapioca, granulated to resemble sago | Ordered to pay 14/6 costs |
| E. Lindsay, 18, Blackwood Street. | Milk | 51 per cent deficient in cream | Fined 20/- and 12/6 costs |