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Rotherhithe 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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The following are copies of Dr. John Muter's (the Analyst) reports for the year ending 31st December, 1898:—
Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of Rotherhithe, in the administrative County of London, upon the articles analysed by him under the above Act during the quarter ending the 31st March, 1898.
| Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of the Analysis, showing whether the sample was genuine or adulterated, and, if adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the adulteration. | The sum paid in respeot of the Analysis. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total number of samples analysed during the quarter, 44.
4th April, 1898. (Signed) JOHN MUTER, Ph.D., F.R.S.E., Public Analyst.