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Newington 1894
[Thirty-ninth annual report of the proceedings of the Vestry of the Parish of St. Mary, Newington, London...]
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Butter.—Twenty-two samples were taken; 15 were genuine, the
rest were adulterated and dealt with as follows:—
Adulterated with Margarine, 70 per cent., fined 10/- & 12/6 costs.
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Coffee.—Six samples taken, five genuine; one adulterated with
45 per cent, of chicory, fined 10/- and 12/6 costs.
Mustard.—Five samples taken: four genuine, one adulterated
with 25 per cent, of flour and turmeric. Vendor cautioned.
Pepper.—Five samples taken; all were genuine.
Total.—156. Genuine 99. Adulterated 57.
GEOEGE MILLSON.