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
Southwark 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Millard, "Mason's Arms," Union road | Whiskey | 28.4 per cent. under proof or 3.4 degrees below legal limit | Fined £5 and 12/6 costs |
| David Davies, 191, Newington butts | Butter | 91 per cent. margarine | Fined £5 and £1 17/- costs. Note:— This summons and the three following ones refer to the same sample |
| David Davies, 191, Newington butts | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn |
| Amelia Mason, 191, Newington butts | Butter | 91 per cent. margarine | Summons withdrawn |
| Amelia Mason, 191, Newington butts | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn |
| William Matthews, 56, Brunswick street | Butter | 90 per cent. margarine | Fined 10/- and 12/6 costs |
| William Matthews, 56, Brunswick street | Margarine | Exposed for sale unmarked | Ordered to pay costs. Note:—This summons, the preceding one and the following one all refer to the same sample |
| William Matthews, 56, Brunswick street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Ordered to pay costs. |
| George Turner, 17, East street | Milk | 6.9 per cent. abstraction of milk fat, and 3.6 per cent. added water | Fined £2 and 14/6 costs |