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 1915
Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1915 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915. July 15 | W. A. | Selling milk 14 per cent, deficient in fat | J. Hewitt | Mr. Wilber-force | Fined 9s., costs 21s. |
| „ 15 | *R. Kitz-berg, 24, Newling street | Selling milk 7 per cent, deficient in fat | „ | „ | „ |
| July 22 | D. J. W. | Selling milk 9 per cent, deficient in fat | W. Eowsell | „ | Dismissed. Warranty defence. |
| July 29 | F. C. | Selling milk containing 6 per cent, added water | J. G. Weeks | „ | Costs £2. |
| „ 29 | *L. Galin-sky, 57, Old Bethnal Green id. | Selling milk 5 per cent, deficient in fat | W. Rowsell | „ | Costs 21s. |
| 29 | H. G. U. | Selling milk 23 per cent, deficient in fat | „ | „ | Fined 19s., costs 21s. |
*Second or subsequent conviction, reported by order of the Public Health Committee,