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Rotherhithe 1896
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Pariah of Rotherhithe London, upon
the Articles analysed by him under the above Act daring the quarter ending the 30th
June 1896.
Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Pariah of Rotherhithe London, upon the Articles analysed by him under the above Act daring the quarter ending the 30th June 1896.
| Articles authorised for Analysis. | State whether the sample was ??? to the Analysed by an officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority. Under section 15 of Act, and if so, the name of such authority. | Result of such Analysis, showing whether the sample was ??? or Adult crated, and, if Adult crated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulterations. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Other's ??? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | Inspector of Vestry | Genuine | 10s. 6d. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | 2½ per cent added water and 15 per cent, Cream deficient | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | 93 per cent cream deficient | Do. | |
| Tincture of Rhubarb | Do. | Genuine | Do. | |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Coffee | Do. | Do. | ||
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Pepper | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Mustard | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Coffee | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Gregory,s Powder | Do. | Do. | Do. | These figures above adulteration to the exact of 15 per cent. as against 25 per cent. In the corresponding quarter of last year. |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | 20 per cent, of added water | Do. | |
| Vinegar | Do. | Genuine | Do. | |
| Olive oil | Do. | Do. | Do. |
Total number of samples analysed during the Quarter, 20
7th July, 1896. (signed) JOHN MUTER, Ph.D., F.R.S.E., Public Analyst.