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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
Islington 1882
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—Appendix I.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Ouseevations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | Port Wine | Inspector. | Contained nothing injurious. Colouring matter certainly artificial. | ... | |
| 1009 | Gin | do. | 31.6 under proof | ... | |
| 1010 | Brandy | do. | 24.0 degrees under proof. | ... | |
| 1011 | Rum | do. | 22.7 degrees under proof. Colouring matter artificial. | ... | |
| 1012 | Ale | do. | Free from injurious admixtures. | ... | |
| 1013 | Porter | do. | Free from injurious admixtures. | ... | |
| 1014 | Milk | do. | Genuine. | ... | |
| 1015 | Rum | do. | 24.6 degrees under proof. | ... | |
| 1016 | Port Wine | do. | Free from injurious admixture. Colouring matter artificial. | ... | |
| 1017 | Ale | do. | Free from injurious matters. | ... | |
| 1018 | Gin | do. | 36 degrees under proof. | ... | |
| 1019 | Brandy | do. | 23 degrees under proof. | ... | |
| 1020 | Porter | do. | Free from injurious matters. Colouring matter doubtful. | ... |