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Clerkenwell 1873

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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Inspectors's Report
To the Vestry, January 22nd, 1874.
I took out 5 Summonses against persons for adulterating Milk
with water, which were heard at the Clerkenwell Police Court,
on Saturday last, before Mr. Barker, the presiding Magistrate.
One was fined 5s. and costs, one 10s., and two £1 each and costs ;
the other being adjourned until to-morrow, (Friday.)
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.
Report, January 29th, 1874.
On Friday last, Mr. Jones, of Collier Street, Cowkeeper, was
summoned before Mr. Barker, the Magistrate, for selling Milk
which was adulterated with water ; he was fined £5 and costs.
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.
Report, May 7th, 1874.
(With reference to Articles purchased within the year ended Lady-day,
1874.)
Acting under instructions from Dr. Redwood, Analyst, I have
taken out summonses, which have been heard this day before
Mr. Partridge, with the following result:—
Mr. B. E. Jones, 327, Goswell Road.
Mr. T. E. Neave, 215, Goswell Road.
Mr. Henderson, 55½, Collier Street.
Mr. Town, 1, White Conduit Street.
Each one ha,3 been fined 10s. and costs, for selling Mustard
which was adulterated with Flour and Turmeric.
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.