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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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dalton, "The Winchelsea," P.H., Fleming Road | Whisky | 28.6 degrees under proof (i.e. 3.6 degrees below the legal limit of 25.0 degrees under proof) | The Defendant proved that there was a notice exhibited in the bar as to the quality of the Spirits sold by him. The Magistrate therefore dismissed the summons |
| Lewis James Tracey Street, S.E. | Milk | 9 per cent. extraneous water | Fined 20/- & 12/6 costs |
| Charles Taylor, 84, South Street | Butter | Adulterated with 60 per cent. Margarine | Fined 40/- & 12/6 costs |
| H. Buckeridge, Walworth Road | Butter | Adulterated with 35 per cent. Margarine | Fined £3 & 12/6 costs |
| Richard Wyatt, 38, South Street | Separated Milk | 89 0 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £2 & 12/6 costs |
| Percival Hyde, 98, Cambridge Street | Margarine | (Sold as butter) | Fined 20/ & 14/6 costs |
| Thomas Sheldon, 137, Grosvenor Terrace | Butter | Adulterated with 90 per cent. Margarine | Fined 20/- & 14/6 costs |
| W. Haycock, . 3, Bronti Place | Milk | 25 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined £20 & 38/6 costs |
| R. Thomas, 35, Tarn Street | Butter | Adulterated with 10 per cent. Margarine | Fined £10 & 12/6 costs |