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Rotherhithe 1887

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]

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inhabit the district visited by the Mansion House Council, it is a matter of great
difficulty, as so much depends upon the occupiers themselves, and the experience
of the Vestry is, that dust bins, water closets and cistern covers go for firewood
directly they are provided. The Vestry further desire me to state that they have
done and will continue to do all that lies in their power to ensure that the dwellings
of the inhabitants of this parish are kept in a proper sanitary condition.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) JAMES J. STOKES,
Clerk to the Vestry.
Alfred D. Adrian, Esq.,
Assistant Secretary,
The Local Government Board, Whitehall.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1875.
The following are copies of Dr. John Muter's (the Analyst) Reports :
Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of Rotherhithe, Surrey,
upon the Articles analysed by him under the above Act during the quarter ending
31st December, 1887.
Articles submitted
for Analysis.
By whom submitted.
Result of Analysis.
The sum
paid in respect
of the
Analysis.
Observations.
Milk
Local Authority
Genuine
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Milk
ditto
24 per cent. added water
10/6
Milk
ditto
ditto
10/6
Total number of Samples Analysed during the quarter, Eight.
Date, 9th January, 1888. (Signed) JOHN MUTER, F.R.S.E., Public Analyst.