London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Bethnal Green 1913
Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1913 together with the report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector
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Police Court Proceedings—Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, 1875-1907.
| Date of hearing. | Defendant. | Offence. | Inspector. | Magistrate. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913. *Oct. 16 | A. H. Liddiard, 18. Ordell Road, Bow | Selling milk containing 11 per cent. of added water, and 47 per cent. deficient in fat (2 summonses) | J. G. Weeks | Mr. Biron | Fine £25. (Went to prison in default of payment). |
| „ 16 | W. S. | Selling milk containing 8 per cent. of added water. | W. Rowsell | Mr. Chester Jones | Fine 5s. and costs 5s. |
| * „ 23 | A. Lines, 89, Teesdale Street. | Selling milk containing 8½ per cent. of added water. | W. Billings | '' | Withdrawn upon payment of £1 11s. 6d. by Council— difference in results of analyses by Public Analyst and at Somerset House. |
| „ 23 | D. M. G. | Selling milk containing 8½ per cent. of added water. | J. G. Weeks | '' | ,, ,, |
| Nov. 20 | J. B. | Selling milk 5 per cent. deficient in fat. | W. Rowsell | Mr. Leycester | Summons withdrawn—bottle containing third portion of sample burst. |
*Second or subsequent offences reported in accordance with instructions of Public Health Committee.