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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 1921

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE 62.Showing the number of samples taken in each Ward of the Borough during the year.

TABLE 62.

Showing the number of samples taken in each Ward of the Borough during the year.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
Number of Samples taken139191203168128168143116124951021577

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104 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage
of 6 6. Compared with the percentage for the previous year an increase
of 0-6 is shown.
Particulars of the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in table 66.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
51 summonses were taken out during the year 1921. The following
table shows the number of summonses in each ward :—

Table: TABLE 63.Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the Food and Drugs Act.

TABLE 63.

Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the Food and Drugs Act.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
Number of Summonses taken out45453162521451

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The proceedings taken before the Magistrates resulted as follows: —
Summonses.
Convictions obtained on 20
Withdrawn (duplicates) 4
Dismissed on warranties 7
Withdrawn owing to the death of Mr. David 6
Dismissed under the First Offenders' Act 10
Dismissed 1
Adjourned owing to illness of defendant 3
Total 51