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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 1908
[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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Edwards, 143, Tabard street | Butter | 90 per cent. margarine | Summons withdrawn |
| Mary Edwards, 143, Tabard street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the three preceding ones refer to the same sample. |
| Mary Edwards, 79, Tower street | Butter | 90 per cent. margarine | Fined £3 and 14/6 costs |
| Mary Edwards, 79, Tower street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn |
| Sarah Edwards, 79, Tower street | Butter | 90 per cent. margarine | Summons withdrawn |
| Sarah Edwards, 79, Tower street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the three preceding ones refer to the same sample. |
| Magdalen Thomas, 29, Miniver street | Butter | 92 per cent. margarine | Fined £2 and 19/6 costs |
| Magdalen Thomas, 29, Miniver street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample. |
| Frank Wall, 9, Red Cross street | Milk | 5.5 per cent. added water | Fined £2 and 12/6 costs |
| Eliza. Wall, 9, Red Cross street | Milk | 5.5 per cent. added water | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| George Webster, 315, East street | German sausage | 30 grains Boracic Acid to the pound | Ordered to pay 12/6 costs |
| Sarah A, Thompson, 5, Holland street | Milk | 18 per cent. deficient in fat | Summons dismissed. Defendant proved that the milk was sold as it was received from the cow. |