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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 1918
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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165 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage
of 9.5. Compared with the percentage for the previous year an increase
of 3.4 is shown.
Particulars of. the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in table 71.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
96 summonses were taken out during the year 1918. The following
table shows the number of summonses in each ward:—
NOXIOUS TRADES.
There are two premises in the Borough upon which noxious businesses or trades are carried on as under:—
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and 25, Great Suffolk Street | Tripe boilers | J. Martin |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters | J. Ewen & Son |
The proceedings taken before the Magistrates resulted as follows:—
Summonses.
Convictions obtained on
64
Withdrawn (duplicates)
9
Dismissed on warranties „ .
14
Dismissed on other grounds
9
Total
96