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and Jam Manufacturers, greater care now being
taken in the packing of the fruit, and improved
supervision exercised in the selection of fruit used
and in the manufacture of jam.
I also seized, in November last, 156 cases of
unwholesome condensed milk, which was stored in
a dark railway arch in Rouel Road. The defendants
contended the milk was intended for the manufacture
of caramels. Proceedings were taken and
penalties inflicted with costs.
BILLS DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE
PARISH.
As in former years, large bills were posted and
smaller ones distributed containing a list of the
sanitary precautions to be taken during hot
weather.
OVERCROWDING.
Thirty-nine cases of overcrowding were reported,
and very carefully investigated by the Committee.
In 7 instances it became necessary to institute
legal proceedings in order to enforce the orders of
the Vestry, and fines and costs amounting to
17s. inflicted.