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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
St Mary (Islington) 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St. Mary ]
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"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."-I.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | RESULT OF 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 respect of the Analysis. | OBSERVATIONS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1635 | Milk | Inspector | 20 per cent. added Water | ... | Fined 20s. and 2s. costs. |
| 1636 | Milk | do. | 12 per cent. added Water | ... | Summons dismissed by Magistrate upon the defendant producing a Warranty in Court. |
| 1637 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1638 | Milk | do. | 7 per cent. added Water | ... | Fined 10s. and 2s. costs. |
| 1639 | Milk | do. | 8 per cent. added Water | ... | Fined 10s.6d.and 2s. costs. |
| 1640 | Milk | do. | 13 per cent. added Water | Fined 20s. and 2s. costs. | |
| 1641 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1645 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1643 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1644 | Coffee | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |