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Richmond upon Thames 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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(c)
The duties in connection with these Acts have been carried" out in the Borough by the Inspector acting under the County Council. The County Medical Officer of Health has kindly furnished the following particulars:—
| Articles | Analysed | Adulterated or Deteriorated | Prosecutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 63 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Cream | 3 | — | — | |
| Butter | 23 | — | — | — |
| Cheese | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lard | 2 | — | — | — |
| Coffee | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 2 | — | — | — |
| Spirits | 12 | 1 | — | — |
| Other articles | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 116 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
Housing.
The administration of the Housing and Town Planning
Act, 1909, has been diligently and efficiently carried out during
the past year.
The total number of houses examined in accordance with
the provisions of the Housing Regulations, was 298, and the
number of sanitary defects and nuisances reported under tthe
heading was 1696.