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INSPECTION OF FOOD AND MARKETS.
Under the Powers of the above-mentioned Section 47, the
shops, markets, and stalls have been under constant inspection by
Mr. Rowsell throughout the year.
Mr. Ainley, on many special occasions, particularly during the
Sunday morning markets in the summer months, has rendered most
able assistance.
The results of their inspections are given in detail later on, but
it may briefly be mentioned here, that upwards of tons of meat
fish, fruit and vegetables were surrendered to or seized by these
officers, and afterwards destroyed at Digby Street Depot.
Arising out of the Official Seizures, ten summonses were issued
and in each case a conviction followed.
The sum of £93 3s. 6d. in fines and costs were ordered to be
paid by the defendants.
One butcher was fined £50 and 5 guineas costs in respect of
beef exposed for sale and affected with tubercular disease. In
default of paying the fine he went to prison for two months.
Four other defendants went to prison for terms varying from
two weeks to two months in default of paying their fines.
Unsound Food
Section 47,
P. H. (Lond.)
A., 1891.

153 Rabbits also were destroyed.