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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
Stepney 1901
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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| Article. | Extent of adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 26 per cent. excess of water | Fined 22s. |
| Butter | 9 „ „ „ | Warranty. |
| Butter | 8 „ „ „ | Cautioned. |
| Butter | 9 „ „ „ | Warranty. |
| Butter | 86 ,, of margarine | Fined £3 and 23s. costs. |
| Butter | 100 „ „ | Fined £7 and 23s. costs. |
| Milk | 11 ,, of added water and boracic acid, 60 grains per gallon | Fined 20s. and 23s. costs. |
| Milk | 5 per cent. of added water | Cautioned. |
| Milk | 20 „ „ „ | Fined 30s. |
| Milk | 18 „ „ „ | Fined 30s. |
| Milk | 11 „ „ „ | Fined 30s. |
| Milk | 4 „ „ „ | Cautioned. |
| Mustard | 10 „ of wheat flour | Cautioned. |
The fines and costs amounted to £186. 16s. 6d.
The fines and costs allowed by the Magistrate under the
Public Health Act of 1891 amounted to £375 11s.
Total fines and costs, £562. 7s. 6d.
In two cases only did the Magistrate dismiss summonses
and grant costs against the Council. The amount of such costs
was £9. 9s.
I beg to call special attention to the Inspector's Table
which shows the large amount of work successfully carried out
by your Officers. The Table shows the amount of work done
in the various Districts, but, in future reports, I intend to show
the amount of work accomplished by each Inspector. I am
personally indebted to them for the ready manner in which
they fell in with my views when they were transferred from
their various authorities. They, as well as the Clerical Staff,
have carried out their work to my entire satisfaction.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen,
Public Health Offices, Your obedient Servant,
43, Whitehorse Street, E. (Signed) D. L. THOMAS.
26th June, 1902.