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City of London 1918

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

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Table: MEAL AND FLOUR.

MEAL AND FLOUR.

Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
Meal—2 barrels, 2 bags0506
Flour—443 bags27295
Total weight277211
DRUGS.
Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
5 bags, 1 bale, 2 cases - - Weight012321
SUNDRIES.
Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
Sago flour—614 bags - - Weight5110019

Table: TABLE XX VIII.PUBLIC HEALTH (FOREIGN MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1908.During the year Notices were served under Articles III. (5). IV. (1) of the above-mentioned Regulations, for the exportation of the following foreign meat : —

TABLE XX VIII.

PUBLIC HEALTH (FOREIGN MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1908.

During the year Notices were served under Articles III. (5). IV. (1) of the above-mentioned Regulations, for the exportation of the following foreign meat : —

Date of Arrival. 1918.Name of Vessel.Where from.Where lying.Description and quantity of meat in respect of which Notices were served.
Aug. 25*s.s. "Highland Locli" -Argentina -Royal Albert Dock110 bags pork loins, 5 bags nog livers, 5 bags hams, 5 bags butts.
Dec. 4s.s. "Highland Loch" -Do.Do.40 pig-sides.
„ 7s.s, "Duquesa"Do.Royal Victoria Dock200 pig-sides.
„ 7s.s. "Highland Piper "Do.Royal Albert Dock56 pig-sides.

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In the case of the vessel marked * the consignees were called upon for an
explanation in respect of the importation of the meat, and they reported that the meat
came from a new meat works at Montevideo, the proprietors of which were entirely
ignorant of the existing Regulations regarding the importation of pork products
into England.
The matter was brought to the notice of the Local Government Board.
On an examination of the livers, 10 per cent. were found to be diseased and unfit
for human consumption.
Daring the year applications were received from Importers to be allowed to remove
various foodstuffs from the district of the Port of London without examination by your
Officers, on the understanding that the goods would be examined and dealt with under
the supervision of the Medical Officer of Health of the district to which the goods
were removed.