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Wandsworth 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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42 Report of the Medical Officer of Health for 1949.
Milk.
The average composition of the samples of milk submitted during each month of the year and returned as genuine was as under.
| Month | Number | Total Solids | Milk Fat | Non-fatty solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 12.54% | 3.75% | 8.79% |
| February | 94 | 12.34% | 3 57% | 8.77% |
| March | 95 | 12.34% | 3 57% | 8.77% |
| April | 81 | 12.26% | 3.48% | 8.78% |
| May | 94 | 12.27% | 3.37% | 8.90% |
| June | 82 | 12.35% | 3.46% | 8.89% |
| July | 48 | 12.16% | 3.46% | 8.70% |
| August | 40 | 12.28% | 3.58% | 8.70% |
| September | 80 | 12.40% | 3.66% | 8.74% |
| October | 96 | 12.54% | 3.72% | 8.82% |
| November | 64 | 12.63% | 3.78% | 8.85% |
| December | 15 | 12.81% | 3.93% | 8.88% |
The average composition of the whole ot the 876 samples ot
milk received during the year and returned as genuine was as
under:—
Total milk solids 12.39%
Milk fat 3.59%
Non-fatty solids 8.80%
We have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servants,
A. H. MUTER, F.R.I.C., F.C.S.
Public Analyst.
J. E. WOODHEAD, B.Sc., F.R.I.C., Ph.C.
Deputy Public Analyst.
325, Kennington Road,
S.E.ll.