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St George (Southwark) 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark]
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Removal of Nuisances.
27
DULTERATION ACTS, 1875-1879.
AND
MARGARINE ACT, 1887.
SAMPLES SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC ANALYST.
| Name of Sample. | Adulterated. | Unadulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Condensed Milk | 1 | 1 | |
| Butter, or imitation of Butter | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| Bread | .. | 7 | 7 |
| Whiskey | .. | 3 | 3 |
| Pepper | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Coffee | .. | 3 | 3 |
| Coffee Beans | .. | 2 | 2 |
| Lard | .. | 2 | 2 |
| Raspberry Jam | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Mustard | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Tea | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Cheese | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 56 | 77 |
JOHN EDWARDS, Inspector
SUMMONSES ISSUED DURING THE YEAR.
| ???alteration | 13 |
| ???using to serve Inspector on demand | 1 |
| ???ravention of Margarine Act | 8 |
| ???rious Nuisances | 54 |
| ???structions | 2 |
| Total | 78 |
JOHN EDWARDS, Inspector.
HORSE SLAUGHTERING.
Horses and other Cattle—the flesh not used as Butchers Meat Registered as
ughtered or flayed.
the District of Mr. J. Edwards, Inspector 4263
the District of Mr. J. A. Anscombe, Inspector 1950