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whole of the Borough only 2,110 cattle (oxen and heifers), and 26,387
sheep and lambs slaughtered, for a population of 221,730. It shows
that a large quantity of the meat is introduced in the form of
carcases from other districts.
The inspector paid 158 visits to the slaughter-houses, mostly during
the slaughtering hours. On six occasions he had to complain of
want of cleanliness and twice of non-compliance with the bye-laws
relating to slaughtering. In five instances he found that repairs of a
slight nature were necessary. These were soon attended to. The
inspector during the visits examined the carcases of 74 oxen
and heifers, 267 sheep, and 3 calves and found the following organs
diseased:—
Oxen—Four livers with distomata
Two „ „ abscess.
Sheep—Two „ distomata
One „ „ abscess
Four „ „ other parasites
One heart and lungs inflamed
I may here observe that this Inspector is specially qualified as a
meat inspector.
Offensive Trades.—Of these there are only three in the district,
viz., one tallow melter, one gut scraper, and one tripe boiler.
Thirteen visits of inspection to these were made and on each occasion
it was found that the bye-laws lelating to these trades were being
observed.
Smoke Nuisances.—During 1902 there were 554 observations
made by the smoke inspector. These observations lasted each from
half to one hour. Intimations and statutory notices were served in
63 cases. No summonses for this offence was applied for during
1902.