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As there seemed no prospect of the matter being dealt with, I drew the
attention of the Board of Agriculture to the Bye-laws of this Authority
relating to Offensive Cargoes, which provide that:—
"Where, for the purpose of removal within, or carriage through the
"District of the Port Sanitary Authority, any cargo, load or collection
"of fœcal or offensive or noxious matter or liquid has been put into or
"upon any ship, boat or vessel, the owner or consignee, or any person
"who has undertaken to deliver such cargo, load or collection, or who is
"in charge of the same, or of such ship, boat or vessel, shall not without
"a reasonable excuse, permit or allow or cause such ship, boat or vessel
"containing such cargo, load or collection, or any undischarged portion
"thereof, to remain within the said district for a longer period than
"forty-eight hours."
As a result, the barge was allowed to leave the Dock on condition that the
dung was either exported or thrown overboard at sea, the latter alternative
being adopted and carried out under the supervision of an officer of
H.M. Customs.
It has not been necessary to take any legal proceedings under these
Bye-laws.
TABLE XXIX.
HOSPITAL.

Remaining in Hospital on 1st January, 1907 8
Total number of days' treatment during the year 2,134
Average number of days' treatment for each case 23.19
The average daily cost of maintenance per head was 1s, 4.34d.