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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
Bethnal Green 1887
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green]
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ANALYSIS FOR THE QUARTER ENDING THE 25 th DECEMBER, 1887.
| Article for Analysis. | Submitted by. | Result of the Analysis. | Observations. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | No. 1/16 | Inspector for Vestry | Genuine | |
| ditto | No.1/17 | ditto | Contained 17 per cent.of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £2 and costs. |
| ditto | No. 1/18 | ditto | Contained 13 per cent. of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £4 and costs. |
| ditto | No. 1/19 | ditto | Contained 19 per cent. of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £4 and costs. |
| ditto | No. 1/20 | ditto | Genuine | Of very good quality. |
| ditto | No. 1/21 | ditto | ditto | |
| ditto | No. 1/22 | ditto | Contained 6 per cent. of added water | No proceedings taken; vendor cautioned. |
| ditto | No. 1/23 | ditto | Contained 18 per cent. of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £3 and costs. |
| ditto | No. 1/24 | ditto | Genuine | |
| ditto | No. 1/25 | ditto | Contained 17 per cent. of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £2 and costs. |
| ditto | No.1/26 | ditto | Genuine | A quantity of cream had been added. |
| ditto | No.1/27 | ditto | Contained 23 per cent. of added water | Vendor prosecuted and fined £3 and costs. |
Total number of Samples Analysed during the Quarter, 12.
February 15th, 1888.
ALF. W. STOKES, Public Analyst.