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Deptford 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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SCHOOLS CLOSED.
The following schools were, by my orders, closed during the year
on account of an epidemic of measles:—
Waller Road, Infant Department.
Monson Road ,, ,,
Mantle Road ,, ,,
304, Evelyn Street.
171, Jerningham Road.
During the closure the premises were thoroughly disinfected by
the Council's staff.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples purchased during the year and
examined by the Public Analyst was 432.
The following is a list of the articles purchased, with the result of analysis.
| Article. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot | 3 | - | 3 |
| Butter | 107 | 9 | 116 |
| Cheese | 3 | - | 3 |
| Coffee | 11 | - | 11 |
| Glycerine | 2 | - | 2 |
| Ground Ginger | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lard | 15 | - | 15 |
| Margarine | 5 | - | 5 |
| Milk | 219 | 12 | 231 |
| ,, separated | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Mustard | 10 | - | 10 |
| Olive Oil | 4 | - | 4 |
| Pepper | 7 | - | 7 |
| Tartaric Acid | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tea | 2 | - | 2 |
| Vinegar | 5 | - | 5 |
| 406 | 26 | 432 = 6.41% |
Adulterations 1906 = 6.4 per cent.
1905 = 3.5 „
1904 = 4.6 „
1903 = 7.6 „
1902 = 6.6 „