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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
Newington 1898
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the Parish of St. Mary, Newington, London
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS AND THE MARGARINE ACTS.
| Namf. and Address. | Sample. | Result op Analysis. | Result op Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Scales, 42, Great Bland Street. | Butter | 80 per cent. Margarine | Fined £2 & 12/6 costs |
| Henry Burbidge, 48, Deverell Street. | Coffee | 60 per cent. Chicory | Fined 10/-& 12/6 costs |
| George Pond, 305, Borough High Street. | Olive Oil | 80 per cent. Cotton Seed Oil | Fined £5 & 12/6 costs |
| E. Vears, 129, Walworth Eoad. | Milk | 15 per cent, extraneous water | Fined £2 & 17/6 costs |
| Morgan Jones, 51, Deacon Street. | Butter | 90 per cent. Margarine | Fined 20/-& 12/6 costs |
| Abraham Gowers, 7, Sultan Street. | Milk | 5 per cent extraneous water | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs Dismissed, Notice in |
| S. H. Robertson. " Masons' Arms," 109, East Streei | Whiskey | 28.5 degrees under proof | Bar held to be sufficient |
| A. Hannesley, "Callow Park Farm." | Milk | 22 per cent, deficient in cream | Dismissed, Warranty proved |
| George French, 61, Ralph Street. | Milk | 26 per cent, deficient in cream | Fined 5/- & 12/6 costs |