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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
Southwark 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jones & Son, 98, St. Mark's road | Milk | 24 per cent. abstraction of fat | Summons dismissed, warranty proved |
| John F. Bartons, 98, St. Mark's road | Milk | 24 per cent. abstraction of fat | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| William Copps, 17, Mina road | Milk | 13 per cent. abstraction of fat | Summons dismissed. The milk was said to have been sold in the same condition as it came from the cow |
| Crispin Reynolds, 26, Smyrks road | Butter | 90 per cent. margarine | Fined 10/- and 19/6 costs |
| Crispin Reynolds, 26, Smyrks road | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn. Note:- This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| Alice Butt, 342, East street | Butter | 95 per cent. margarine | Fined 10/- and 19/6 costs |
| Alice Butt, 342, East street | Margarine | Sold in an unmarked wrapper | Summons withdrawn. Note:—This summons and the preceding one refer to the same sample |
| Sarah Larabie and Margretta Smith, trading as James Bros., Tracey street, Kennington | Milk | 27 per cent. abstraction of fat | Fined £2 and 19/6 costs |