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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 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Vegetables—
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gherkins—11 casks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Onions—2,085 bags | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Potatoes—97 bags | 2 | 18 | 1 | 23 |
| Peas | 1 | 17 | 2 | 27 |
| Beans | 13 | 13 | 1 | 22 |
| Various—788 packages | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total weight | 137 | 11 | 3 | 16 |
Vegetables (Tinned):—
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas—10 cases, 220 tins | — | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Various—8 cases, 275 tins | — | 10 | 2 | 25 |
| Total weight | — | 18 | 0 | 25 |
NUTS—
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 bags | 11 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 boxes | — | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| — | 11 | 1 | 24 | |
| Total weight | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Grain:—
| Tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1,798 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Barley | — | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Flour | 6 | 16 | 1 | 23 |
| Wheat Germs | 6 | 8 | 1 | 24 |
| Oats | 6 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| Rice | 14 | 14 | 3 | 23 |
| Maize | 6 | 13 | 1 | 24 |
| Total weight | 1,840 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Provisions, &c.—
| Tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar—637 bags | 38 | 16 | 0 | 25 |
| Sugar Sweepings—998 bags | 86 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Butter | - | - | - | 14 |
| Margarine—323 boxes | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| Cheese—274 boxes | 2 | 14 | 1 | 21 |
| Cocoa—1 bag | — | — | 3 | 6 |
| Tea | — | 15 | 3 | 21 |
| Tea Sweepings | 17 | 11 | 3 | 24 |
| Jam—1 case | — | — | 2 | 10 |
| Condensed Milk—118 cases | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Evaporated Milk—300 cases, 142 tins | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Cream—16 cases | — | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Biscuits—2 cases | — | — | 3 | 12 |
| Confectionery—3 cases | — | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Total weight | 161 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
Prepared Foods:—
| Tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 packages | 1 | 10 | 1 | 20 |
| Sundries:— | ||||
| Tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
| 169 packages | 10 | 8 | 0 | 21i |
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED POOD) REGULATIONS, 1925. In accordance with Article II (4) of the above-mentioned Regulations, Notices were served for the exportation of the following material:—
| Description and Quantity of Meat and Fats. | Where from. | Number of Notices served. |
|---|---|---|
| 13,720 casks Tallow | New Zealand | 248 |
| 3 cases Pigs' Livers, 195 bags Boston Butts, 41 bags Picnic Hams | ,, ,, | 2 |
| 8,077 casks Tallow | Australia | 101 |
| 1,735 casks Tallow | South America | 9 |
| 10 Headless Pigs, 7 cases Pork Kidneys, 1 case Pork Loins, 1 case Hog Stomach Linings | ,, ,, | 3 |
| 168 casks Tallow | Other Countries | 5 |
| 11 casks Pork Rinds | ,, ,, ,, | 1 |
| 369 |