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Public Mortuary and Coroner's Court, Goldsmith Street,
Drury Lane.
This building was completed and opened for use in the
month of April, 1883, when the first inquest was held,
27 bodies have since been received, several post-mortem
examinations made, and 22 inquests held.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875.
The articles analysed during the year were 183. Proceedings
were instituted in eleven cases, and convictions
obtained.
The fines and costs imposed by the magistrates amounted
to £30: 2s. 6d.
The continuous enforcement of the Act in this District
still produces a very considerable abatement in the sale of
adulterated articles of food.
Dr. Redwood, the able Analyst, continues the Analyst of
this Board. His Report is subjoined.
Nuisances Removal Acts.
During the year 39 summonses have been heard and
adjudicated on by the magistrates; the orders have been
either complied with by the owners of the premises wherein
the nuisances existed, or they have been carried out by the
Board at the cost of such owners.