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East Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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TABLE 44.
Prosecutions under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928, for the Year 1934.
| Date | Offence. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| February | Selling milk deprived of 20% of its milk fat | Fined £10 |
| February | Selling milk deprived of 20% of its milk fat | Dismissed See previous case |
| February | Selling milk deprived of 20% of its milk fat | Dismissed See previous case |
| October | Selling minced meat containing sulphur dioxide to the extent of 1500 parts per million | Fined £2 Costs 10/6 |
| October | Selling milk deprived of at least 20% of its milk fat | Fined £2 Costs 10/6 Special fees for analyst £4 14 6 |
| November | Delivering to the Central Hall Dining Rooms, E.6, a quantity of suet not of the nature, substance and quality demanded to the prejudice of the purchaser | Dismissed Improper service |
Smoke Abatement.
Six occurrences of factory smoke nuisance were observed
during the year, two being from the same premises. In each case
the manager and stoker were cautioned by the District Inspectors
and the nuisances abated.
Premises and Occupations controlled by Byelaws.
There is only one registered common lodging house for men
in the Borough, which is maintained in a satisfactory manner.
There are no underground sleeping rooms in East Ham.
The list of Byelaws, Regulations, etc., is given on pages
22-23 in the report for 1931.