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Lewisham 1902
Annual report on the vital statistics and sanitary condition of the Borough of Lewisham and report of the Public Analyst for the year 1902
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119
COFFEE.
Of the 33 samples submitted, only two were found
adulterated.
Sample No. 249 L. contained 38 per cent. of Chicory.
The Vendor produced evidence that the stock cannister from
which the sample was served bore a label stating that the contents
was a mixture. The summons was dismissed.
Sample No. 264 L.B. contained 65 per cent. of Chicory
The tin in which it was sold bore a label denoting that the contents
was a mixture. No action was taken.
SPIRITS.
Ten samples of spirits were examined for adulteration
and the detection of sulphuric acid and poisonous metals.
Two samples of whiskey and one of gin were found to be
below standard.
In two of these cases the Vendors were protected by
notices exhibited, and in the third case your Committee directed
that a caution be given.
DRUGS, &c.
Samples of Drugs and various other articles were submitted.
These are fully set out in Table A.