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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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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Dunston, Cornwall Yard, Kennington Green | Milk | 22 per cent. extraneous water | The defendant in this case was the man in charge of the barrow, and was in the employ of the defendant in. the previous case (A. Handsley). Both these summonses refer to the one sample. Dunston was also fined 10/- & 2/- costs |
| A. Handsley, 2, Grimscott Street, Bermondsey | Milk | 19 per cent. deficient in cream | The summons in this case was dismissed, the Magistrate holding that the man in charge of the barrow was in fault; a summons was accordingly taken out against the man who retailed the milk. |
| Richard Duff, 29, Finchley Road, Walworth | Milk | 19 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £5 & 14/6 costs |
| Alfred Cooper, 83, Thurlow Street | Coffee | Adulterated with 46 per cent Chicory | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| J. Williams, 18, Clapham Road | Milk (taken from barrow) | 16 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £5 & 14/6 costs |