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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 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Grain:—
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 137 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Barley | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Flour | 23 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Oats | — | 16 | 1 | 5 |
| Rice ... | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maize... | 6 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
| Total weight | 201 | 5 | 3 | 25 |
| Provisions. &c.— | ||||
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
| Sugar—114 bags | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Sugar Sweepings—3,439 bags | 297 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Margarine—67 boxes | — | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| Cheese—52 bundles, 89 cases | 3 | 19 | 0 | 17 |
| Cocoa—2 bags | — | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Tea | 3 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
| Tea Sweepings | 14 | 17 | 3 | 27 |
| Jam—1 case | — | — | 1 | 14 |
| Condensed Milk—25 cases | — | 8 | 1 | 26 |
| Biscuits—17 boxes | — | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Confectionery—32 cases | — | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Coffee—2 bags | — | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| Macaroni—73 packages | — | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| Total weight | 333 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepared Foods:— | ||||
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
| 14 cases | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Sundries :— | ||||
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
| 506 packages | 41 | 6 | 1 | 24 |
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.
Official Certificates from the following countries are recognised by the Ministry of
Health, under the above Regulations :—
(1) In respect of Pork and other edible parts of the pig, Items (a) and (c) of
Second Schedule
Argentine Republic. Latvian Republic.
Australia. Netherlands.
Belgium. New Zealand.
Brazil. Sweden.
Canada. United States of America.
Denmark. Uruguayan Republic.
Esthonian Republic. Union of South Africa.
(2) Item (b), Second Schedule, Lard, Dripping, Edible Tallow and similar
rendered Fats :—
Australia.
Argentine Republic.
Brazilian Republic.
Canada.
Denmark.
Hong Kong.
Italy.
New Zealand.
Netherlands.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United States of America.
Uruguayan Republic.
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 Meats and Fats. | Where from. | Number of Notices served. |
|---|---|---|
| 10,744 casks Tallow | New Zealand | 184 |
| 32 cases Pork Offal | " | 1 |
| 5,107 casks Tallow | Australia | 63 |
| 1,088 „ „ | South America | 6 |
| 144 „ „ | Other Countries ... | 8 |
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1926.
No importation of milk requiring action under these Regulations was reported
during the year.