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The 5 samples of sterilized milk were all satisfactory, whilst
4 of Grade " A " all had a count below 50,000. The Pasteurised
milk, however, was not satisfactory. Of 13 samples only 7 were
below the count of 100.000, whilst of the 6 above, 3 exceeded
250,000, results comparing most unfavourably with those of
the ordinary milk produced by small dealers. When it is
realised that counts below 200.000 can be obtained (and even
many below 30,000) it seems not unreasonable to hope that
the present standard set for the count of Grade "A" milk
shall be applied to all classes of milk.
In no samples analysed were Tubercle Bacilli found microscopically.
In the case of some, samples where examination
suggesting mastitis, inoculation tests were performed for the
presence of Tubercle Bacilli, but \vith negative results in
each case.
No action has been necessary under the Public Health (Prevention
of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925, as regards any
persons employed in the milk trade.
The following regulations came into operation during 1928,
their object being to secure for the notice "Unfit for Babies"
more prominence in the case of certain milks.
Public Health (Condensed Milk) Amendment Regulations,
1927—Amending 1923 Regulations.
Public Health (Dried Milk) Amendment Regulations, 1927—
Amending the 1923 Regulations.
(b) Meat.
In this district there are four Slaughter-houses, of which one
is licenced and three registered, and to which a total of 321
Lists were paid during the year. These premises are mostly
of unsuitable construction, the small space available prohibiting
any satisfactory alterations being made so as to render them
suitable for the present demands made on them. In addition
they are situated in busy localities with consequent disadvantages
of driving animals through congested thoroughfares. To
remedy these conditions, it would seem worth while for the
Local Authority to erect and maintain a public Abattoir.
The number of butchers' shops in the district has grown
from 7 in 1919 to 9 in 1926 and 30 in 1928. Practically all
of these have installed and use glass shop fronts.