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or say 914 tons 14 cwts. 3 qrs. in 1896, as
against 598 tons 19 cwts. 0 qrs. in 1895.
It will be noted that the highest figures
occur during the months of June, July, August,
and September. The weather during this time
was exceptionally hot, which accounts for
the large quantities seized. A considerable
portion of this meat was putrid and therefore
unfit for human food, but not actually diseased;
moreover, the congested state of the frozen
meat trade contributed mainly to the bulk
dealt with by the Inspectors
As heretofore the condemned meat has been
converted into articles of commercial utility
and the precautions described in my former
reports, for preventing its use as food for men
or animals, have been duly observed. The
same Contractor has been employed since
1886, during which time he has paid to the
Commissioners of Sewers, the following
amounts:—