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Woolwich 1903

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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Table XVIIIa.

Proceedings under the Food and Drugs Act for the Year1903.

Article.Nature of Adulteration.Name and Address of Vendor.Remarks and Result of Proceedings (if any).
Butter11/12 margarineJ. Saunders, 6, Sand StreetFined £3 and 12/6 costs
Butter9/10 margarineA. Bamforth, 52, Raglan RoadFined 20/- and 12/6 costs
Coffee20 per cent, chicoryG. Collins, 32b, Plumstead RoadWithdrawn, declaration made on wrapper as to mixture
Milk10 per cent, fat abstractedJ. Ferdinand, 102, Raglan RoadFined 10/- and 12/6 costs
Milk26 per cent, fat abstractedH. Perrett, 2, The Parade, ElthamFined £5 and 12/6 costs
ButterNearly all margarine ..R. G. Dalton, 55, Eglinton RoadFined 20/- and 12/6 costs
Milk10 per cent, fat abstractedM. Fowler, Fairy Farm, ElthamFined 10/- and 12/6 costs
Milk10 per cent, added waterA. Handsley, 2, Stannary StreetWithdrawn—warranty proved
Milk5 per cent, added waterA. Smith, 30, High Street, ElthamFined 10/- and 12/6 costs. (Sent to Somerset House, whose certificate stated sample contained 2½ per cent, added water)
Milk20 per cent, added waterChas. Dix, 78, Reidhaven RoadFined 40/- and 12/6 costs
Milk5 per cent, added waterThomas Ralph, 12, The Broadway, ElthamFined 5/- and 12/6 costs
Milk11 per cent, added waterH. Furber, Southend Hall, ElthamFined 40/- and 12/6 costs
Milk16 per cent, fat abstractedW. Coppin, 7, Waverley CottagesFined 20/- and 12/6 costs
Milk7 per cent, added waterE. Skeggs, 54, High Street12/6 costs
Milk6 per cent, fat abstractedM. Williamson, 46, Church StreetFined 5/- and 12/6 costs
Milk16 per cent, added waterF. Plummer, 27, Harden StreetFined 10/- and 12/6 costs