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There are four dairymen using steam apparatus for scalding and
cleansing the cans, etc., and another one of them is making the necessary
arrangements to the same end. Regular inspections are made of all premises
where milk is stored, and, year by year, we are endeavouring to raise the standard
of the premises generally, but much more stringent Bye-laws are needed
before the desired result can be obtained. In my opinion, no person should
be allowed to sell milk except under special conditions and under a special
certificate granted by the Sanitary Authority, who should have power to
absolutely refuse to permit any person to establish a milk business upon any
premises unless the same were suitable and the milk-seller of cleanly habits.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS.
For the Council's information, and by the courtesy of the Clerk of the
Middlesex County Council, I herewith append a statement of the work done
under this Act in the district for the year.
Owing to the re-organisation ofthe staff, I am unable to give detailsfor
the year.
Quarter ended 31st June, 1908 :—
No. of samples taken 45
,, „ adulterated 11
Quarter ended 30th September, 1908 :—
No. of samples taken 50
,, „ adulterated —

No samples, other than milk and butter, have been certified as adulterated,
from Edmonton.