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Hammersmith 1905
Sixth annual report year ended 31st March 1906
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ANALYST
Upon the Articles analysed during the year
ended 31 st March, 1906.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the
Borough of Hammersmith.
Gentlemen,
I have pleasure in presenting my Annual Report
for the year ending 31st March, 1906.
During the twelve months ending on that date 476
samples were taken under the Food and Drugs Act by
Inspector Oatley and submitted to me for analysis.
The actual number of samples received during the
several quarters of the year is shewn in Table I., together
witn the number classed as "Genuine," "Inferior," and
" Adulterated."
Of the total number, 359 were reported as genuine,
45 as of inferior quality, and 72 as adulterated.
TABLE I.
| Samples Received. | Genuine. | Genuine, but of Inferior Quality. | Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905. Quarter ending June 30 | 85 | 11 | 19 | 115 |
| „ ,, ,, Sept. 30 | 88 | 9 | 12 | 109 |
| „ „ „ Dec. 31 | 111 | 8 | 16 | 135 |
| 1906. ,, ,, Mar. 31 | 75 | 17 | 25 | 117 |
The following Table is arranged to shew the number
and nature of the various articles examined during the
year, together with particulars of the prosecutions which
were instituted.