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by these keepers. Veterinary inspection of the cows is not undertaken in this
district, either by my Council or the County Council. There were 93 purveyors
of milk on our register at the end of the year.
The operation of the Milk and Dairies Act, 1914, was further postponed by
a special Act to " not later than 1 year after the termination of the War," and
now has been repealed by a third Act.
8.— Unsound Food. In August a tuberculous pig was surrendered.
On November 25th unsound bacon was seized at a provision dealer's on
The Green, for exposing which for sale he was fined £10 and costs.
9.—Gutscraper. In July, attention was drawn to the establishment of
a second one of this offensive trade on the banks of the Lea Navigation, by
Messrs. Dawkins & Co., without the written consent of the Council. In
September the Council decided not to give such consent, and the business closed.
10.—Marine Stores. The Council exhibited posters, dated 7th April,
notifying that proceedings would be taken against any persons commencing
this business without its written consent, in accordance with the laws and byelaws
regarding offensive trades.
On the 7th June I expressed my objection to the extension of a rag, bone
and skin store at 70, Claremont Street, which years ago was in a comparatively
isolated situation, but has now houses close at hand. I therefore considered
that the Council should do all that is possible to secure the removal of this
business to a more suitable position. Complaints about offensive smells and
rats harboured by this offensive trade reached me before and after this date.
However, the Plans Committee approved of these plans on June 9th. In
October a petition against the continuance of the business was received by the
Sanitary Committee, who recommended that if the nuisance was not abated in
14 days, legal proceedings should be taken.
In September, the Sanitary Committee recommended that permission to
establish one at 16, Hertford Road, be refused. In October, from the same
person, consent was withheld as regards 170, Town Road; at the same time a
business was reported at 45, St. Mary's Gardens as established without consent,
and it was decided to take legal proceedings if the business was not discontinued.