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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 1899
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.
PROCEEDINGS TAKEN, WITH THE RESULTS.
| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Whitney, 37, Deacon Street | Butter | 75 percent. of Margarine | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| Morgan Williams, 19, East Street | Milk | 18 per cent. of extraneous water | Fined £3 & 12/6 costs |
| Bridget Hamer, 76, Elsted Street | Butter | 83 per cent. of Margarine | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| James Chute, 27, South Street | Butter | 85 per cent. of Margarine | Fined £3 & 14/6 costs |
| Ann Cornell, 8, Upper Bland Street | Milk | 5 per cent. of extraneous water | Summons dismissed. The Magistrate held that the percentage of water was too small to convict upon |
| Reuben Thomas, 35, Tarn Street | Milk | 24 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £5 & 12/6 costs |
| William Unstead, 142, Manor Place | Milk | 14 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £1 & 12/6 costs |
| Sarah Davies, 105, East Street | Butter | 90 per cent. of Margarine | Fined £2 & 12/6 costs |
| James Hudson, 4, Lebanon Street | Milk | 9 per cent. extraneous water | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| James Edwards, 41, Lancaster Street | Milk (taken from barrow) | 12 per cent. extraneous water | Fined 30/- & 12/6 costs |
| P. Beale, Beresford Street | Milk | 20 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £3 & 12/6 costs |