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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 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS 1923.
Dried milk does not appear to be on sale at the various shops in the
Borough.
ARTIFICIAL CREAM ACT 1929
Artificial Cream has not up till the end of the year been on sale
in the Borough.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
During the year ending December 28th, 1,411 "official" samples
were taken by the Inspector.
The following Table shows the localities in which these samples
were taken:—
The following are the premises:—
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 24 & 25, Gt. Suffolk St | Tripe boilers | J. Martin |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters | J. Ewen & Son |
| Harrow Street | Skin Dressers | Messrs. Leeding & Co. |
| Wansey Street Works | Soap Boilers | J. Lewman. |
21 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage of
1.5. as compared with 2.0 in 1928.
Particulars of the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in table 36.