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UNSOUND FOOD.
Applications were received for removal and destruction as trade refuse of the
following articles of food, all of which were unsound and unfit for the food
of man:—
1 barrel Pig's Heads. 1,765 crates Bananas.
5 boxes Kippers. 251 bundles Tomatoes.
2 hampers Mushrooms. 11 boxes Apples.
26 crates Potatoes.
During the year there were two seizures, one of a quantity of unsound beef
and mutton, the defendant being convicted and fined £10 and £5. 5s. costs ; and
the other a forequarter of tubercular pork, the defendant being convicted and
fined £10.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
The smoke shafts in the Borough were frequently kept under observation,
and in 104 cases the inspections were recorded. 13 intimation notices and 3
statutory notices were served.
For further details of Sanitary Work and Legal Proceedings see Tables VI.,
VII., VIII, IX., X. and XI.
METEOROLOGY.
The mean temperature of the year was 49'7 degrees, which is 04 degrees
lower than for the preceding 65 years.
The rainfall was 22.25 inches, and was 1.87 inches below the average for the
preceding 65 years. In the year 1903 there was the large amount of 35.54
inches.
The total amount of bright sunshine recorded was 1,417 hours, out of a total
possible 4,458 hours, and it was 85 hours below the average for the preceding
10 years.
Further details are given in Table XII.
In conclusion, I desire to express my appreciation of the excellent assistance
and hearty co-operation that I have received from the staff of the Public Health
Department during the year.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant.
W. A. BOND.
Public Health Department,
197, High Holborn,
W.C.