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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

Woolwich 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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Table: TABLE XVIII A.Proceedings under the Food and Drugs Act during the year 1909.

TABLE XVIII A.

Proceedings under the Food and Drugs Act during the year 1909.

No.Article.Nature of Offence.Name and Address of Vendor.Result of Proceedings.
1Milk7.64 % added waterEthelbert Hiscook, 14, Blenheim Terrace, Wickham LaneWarranty proved—dismissed
2Milk53.34 % fat abstractedErnest Hall, 131, Taunton Road, LeeDismissed
3Coffee75 % chicoryJane Clunson, 4 Spray Street..Fine 40/- and 12/6 costs
4Milk10 % fat abstractedChas. W. Killick, 52, St. James's PlaceFine 40/- and 12/6 costs
5Milk10 % fat abstractedJohn Grace, Pippin Hall Farm, ElthamDismissed. Milk proved to be direct from cows
6Milk6 % fat abstractedDavid Jones, 65, Maxey RoadDismissed, Warranty proved
7Milk5 % fat abstractedPalmer Perkins, 82, Purrett RoadWithdrawn
8Milk21 % fat abstractedEdward Stroud & Walter M. Stroud, 25, Orohard RoadEach fined 30/- and 12/6 costs
9ButterAdulterated with mar-Daniel Lewis, 17, Lakedale RoadFine £3 and £1 3s. costs
10Milkgarine 6.67 % fat abstracted ..Lambeth Bros., 2, Griffin RoadDismissed, Warranty proved
11Milk5.88 % added waterFrederick Hassan, 182, Elizabeth Street..Fine 40/- and 12/6 costs
12Milk6.67 % fat abstractedGeorgina Holdway, 45, Bostall HillFine 20/- and 12/6 costs
13Butter70 % foreign fatFreak. Heineman, 65, Vicarage RoadFine £3 and 12/6 costs
14Milk7 % added waterHenry J. BurgessDismissed, Warranty proved