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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
Orpington 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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INFORMAL SAMPLES (Contd.)
| Description of Sample. | Number of Samples submitted. | Number genuine. | No. not genuine. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scons Mixture | 1 | 1 | — |
| Semolina | 1 | 1 | — |
| Semolina Pudding Powder (sweetened) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Self-raising Flour | 2 | 2 | — |
| Soup | 4 | 4 | — |
| Soup Powder | 4 | 4 | — |
| Sponge Mixture | 2 | 2 | — |
| Sugar | 11 | 11 | — |
| Tea | 2 | 2 | — |
| Vanilla Flavouring | 2 | 2 | — |
| Zinc Ointment | 1 | 1 | — |
Action taken with regard to samples found to be " Not Genuine."
| No. of Sample. | Description. | Nature of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 755 | New milk | 7.0% deficient in fat. | Legal proceedings. Defendant found guilty, but summons dismissed on payment of costs. |
| 902 | Whisky | 24.1% of excessive water. | Legal proceedings. Defendant fined £5 and ordered to pay £5/5 costs. |
SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There are no Swimming Baths or Pools in use within
this District at the present time.
CAMPING SITES.
No licences for Camping sites were issued during the year.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
It was not found necessary during the year to take action
with regard to nuisances arising from the emission of smoke.