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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."—II.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | Slate 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1730 | Milk | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1731 | Irish Whisky | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1732 | Sulphate of Quinine | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1733 | Black Tea | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1734 | Mixed Sweets | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1735 | Cheddar Cheese | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1736 | Cocoa | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1737 | White Pepper | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1738 | Gin | do. | 6.3 degrees below legal limit | ... | Fined £15. |
| 1739 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1740 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1741 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |