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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 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 41 (
| Article. | Formal Samples. | Informal Samples. | Number Analysed. | Number Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gin | 17 | - | 17 | 3 |
| Rum | 11 | - | 11 | 3 |
| Brandy | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Ale | 7 | - | 7 | - |
| Stout | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Olive Oil | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Ipecacuanha Wine | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Liniment of Turpentine | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Goulard's Extract | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Goulard's Lotion | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lead Subacetate Ointment. | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Syrup of Squills | 4 | 4 | - | |
| Syrup of Figs | 2 | - | ||
| Strong Tincture of Iodine | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Lime Water | 4 | 4 | - | |
| Glycerin of Borax | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Camphorated Oil | 5 | 5 | - | |
| Sweet Spirit of Nitre | 11 | 7 | 18 | 7 |
| 313 | 214 | 527 | 23 |
The Public Analyst has furnished the following figures
showing the percentages of fat found in each sample of milk
submitted for analysis during the last three years :—
TABLE No. 42.
| 1927. | 1928. | 1929. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 per cent, and over | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 4% and under 4-5% | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| 3.5% and under 4% | 106 | 115 | 74 |
| 3% and under 3'5% | 134 | 142 | 111 |
| Below 3% | 1 | 4 | Nil |
| 264 | 273 | 195 |