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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
Limehouse 1897
Report on the sanitary condition of the Limehouse District (comprising the Parishes of Limehouse, Shadwell, and Wapping, and the Hamlet of Ratcliff) for the year 1897
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| Articles. | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | Contained 80 per cent. of foreign fat | Fined 40s., and 23s. costs. |
| Milk | Adulterated with 4.7 per cent. of water | Cautioned. |
| Milk | Adulterated with 4 per cent. of water | Cautioned. |
| Rum | 29.4° under proof | Informality of purchase. |
| Milk | Adulterated with 4 per cent. of water | Cautioned. |
| Milk | Adulterated with 4 per cent. of water | Cautioned. |
| Articles Submitted by Ratepayers and Others. | ||
| Milk | Adulterated with 6 per cent. of water | Informality of purchase. |
| Butter | Contained 60 per cent. of foreign fat | Fined £12, and £2 costs. |
| Total of Penalties and Costs, £32 8s. | ||
The Inspectors have performed their duties to my satisfaction,
and I have to express my thanks to them for the
manner in which they have assisted me in carrying out the
duties of my office.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
D. L. THOMAS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Board's Offices:—
White Horse Street.
May 4th, 1898.