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
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Owen & Son, 37, New Church Road | Milk (taken from barrow) | 11 per cent extraneous water | Fined £2 & 14/5 costs |
| Catherine Evans, 23, Meadow Row | Butter | Adulterated with 92 per cent. Margarine | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| Mark Bellamy, 43, Faraday Street | Milk | 98 per cent. deficient in cream | Fined 20/- & 12/6 costs |
| D. Owen, 37, New Church Eoad | Milk (taken from barrow) | 9 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £2 & 14/6 costs |
| David Price, 53, East Street | Butter | Adulterated with 92 per cent. Margarine | Fined 10/- & 12/6 costs |
| David Davies, 97, Union Eoad | Milk | 15 per cent. extraneous water | Fined £5 & 14/6 costs |
| Maud Woodcock, 134, Beresford Street | Butter | Adulterated with 87 per cent. Margarine | Fined 10/- & 14/6 costs |
| Arthur Deacon, 39, Westmoreland Road | Pepper | Adulterated with 20 per cent. Ground Maize | The Defendant produced a warranty as to quality which he had received from the Firm who supplied the Pepper to him. The Magistrate held that the warranty was sufficient, and ordered the Defendant to pay 12/6, the amount of the costs only. |