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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 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE XVIII A.
Prosecutions under Food & Drugs Act during year 1911.
| No. | Article. | Nature of Offence. | Name and Address of Vendor. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk | 15 % deficient in fat | Butter & Son, 49 Woolwich Common, Woolwich | Dismissed, Warranty proved |
| 2 | Milk | 9.76 % added water | T. Hellier, Manor Farm, Winsham, Chard | Pined £4 and 42/- costs |
| 3 | Milk | 8.82 % added water | Ditto | Costs 10/6 |
| 4 | Milk | 12.4 % added water | Ditto | Costs 10/6 |
| 5 | Milk | 6 % added water and 4.66 % deficient in fat | C. March, " Ashurst," Shrewsbury Lane, Plumstead | Dismissed, Warranty proved |
| 6 | Milk | 8.5 % added water and 8.66 % deficient in fat | D. Palmer, 46 Church Street, Woolwich | Pined 20/- and 12/6 costs |
| 7 | Milk | 25.4 % added water and 14.6 % deficient in fat | E. A. Leaver, 25 Garland Street, Plum-stead | Fined 10/- and 12/6 costs |
| 8 | Milk | 18.9 % added water and 21.6 % deficient in fat | J. H. Whiffen, 108 Burrage Road, Plum-stead | Fined 30/- and 12/6 costs |
| 9 | Milk | 12.5 % added water and 12 % deficient in fat | Williamsons, Ltd., Trinity Warehouse, Savage Gardens, E.C. | Fined 20/- and 23/- costs |
| 10 | Milk | 6.6 % added water and 6.6 % deficient in fat | W. J. Corp, 98c High Street, Etham | Fined 20/- and 23/- costs |