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. Dec. 4 | M. P. | Selling vinegar 41 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | W. Rowsell | Mr. Chester Jones | Fine 10s. Costs 12s. 6d. |
| „ 18 | T. P. | Selling milk containing 17 per cent. of added water. | E. Ainley | ,, | Dismissed. Warranty defence |
| „ 24 | A. W. | Selling vinegar 14 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | J. G. Weeks | Mr. Biron | Adjourned to 8th January, 1914 |
| „ 24 | R. S. | Selling vinegar 34 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | ,, | ,, | ,, ,, |
| „ 24 | G. D. | Selling vinegar 15 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | ,, | ,, | ,, ,, |
| „ 24 | E. H. | Selling milk 6 per cent. deficient in fat. | W. Billings | ,, | Fine 20s. Costs 23s. |
| „ 24 | A. M. | Selling coffee containing 60 per cent. of chicory. | ,, | ,, | Adjourned to 1st January, 1914 |