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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
City of London 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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F ruit (Green).—
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lds. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples—2,003 cases | 45 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Pears—2,278 cases | 31 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| Grapes—1 case | — | — | 1 | 18 |
| Oranges—595 boxes | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Tomatoes—16 baskets | — | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| Bananas—178 crates | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Melons—1 case | — | — | 1 | 26 |
| Sloeberries—24 bags | 1 | 7 | i | 7 |
| Various—199 packages | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total weight | 95 | 5 | 3 | 21 |
F ruit (Dried).—
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currants—1,590 bags | 39 | l | 2 | 17 |
| Sultanas—413f cases | 8 | 11 | 0 | 23 |
| Raisins—56 cases | — | 16 | 1 | 23 |
| Muscatels—1 case | — | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Dates—3,739 cases | 119 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| Prunes—21 boxes | — | 5 | 3 | 26 |
| Figs—10 bags | — | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Various—6 boxes | - | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Total weight | 168 | 18 | 2 | 12 |
Fruit (Tinned and Bottled).—
| Tons. | Cwts. | yrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple—1 case, 294 tins | — | 4 | 2 | 14½ |
| Peaches—47 tins | - | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apricots—17 cases, 51 tins | - | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Grapes—1 tin | - | - | - | 2 |
| Tomatoes—5 cases, 58 tins | - | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Prunes—1 case | - | — | 1 | 2 |
| Pears—100 cases, 14 tins | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Various—46 cases, 50 tins | 1 | 18 | 0 | 16 |
| Total weight | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3i |
Fruit Pulp.
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry—3 cases, 5 tins | - | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Bilberry—3 cases, 5 tins | - | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Raspberry—2 cases | - | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Blackcurrant—7 tins | - | - | 2 | 14 |
| Apricot—52 cases, 60 tins | 2 | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Various—8 cases, 22 tins | 9 | 2 | 22 | |
| Total weight | 3 | 11 | 3 | 26 |
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
| Fruit Juice—99 cases, 7 tins | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
| Tomato Puree—15 cases, 47 tins | - | 17 | 3 | 17 |
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