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St Saviour's (Southwark) 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Saviour's]
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from the sugar that the chlorides of potassium and sodium are
principally obtained, when not derived from the water used in
brewing. Malt contains very little salt.
Three Gins, three Brandies, and two Whiskies complete my
list. All of these were up to the standard.
I think, Gentlemen, having heard the Annual Report, you will
agree with me in considering that there is great improvement upon
years gone by.
All the certificates are in the hands of your Inspector.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
ALBERT J. BERNAYS.
St. Thomas's Hospital,
Chemical Laboratory,
June 29th, 1885.
The subjoined tables summarise the results of my testings of the Gas supplied to the District by the South Metropolitan Gas Company.