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Malden and Coombe 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]

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Parts of several elementary schools were disinfected
during the year. A number of books from the public
library and schools were also disinfected for a variety of
reasons.
Seven loads of bedding were removed for steam disinfection
and two for destruction.
In addition to the above, clothing, mattresses, blankets
and pillows from various posts and shelters were disinfected
or disinfested.

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.

During the year 110 samples were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis. These comprised the following:—

ARTICLES.ANALYSED.Adulterated or below standard.
Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Milk22436512719
Rice—22———
Tea—22———
Baking powder—11———
Self-raising flour134—11
Plain flour—22———
Cake flour—22———
Lard—11———
Butter—22———
Margarine—11———
Cheese—11———
Whiskey145—11
Rum—22———
Gin—22———
Beer—66———
Cocoa—22———
Mustard—11———
Coffee—22———
Onion essence—11———
Jam—11———
Curry powder—11———
Vinegar—11———
Pickles—11———
Sausage meat1—1———
Stuffing—11———
Totals258511012921