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The following remarks on the year's work which are here
submitted were drawn up by the Wharves Inspector, Mr. T. .
Ashdown.
Unsound Food and Foreign Meat Regulations.
In reviewing the operations under the above, in this district,
I find that in the majority of cases the quantity of goods landed
is greater than in the previous year, consequently the labour of
the department, both clerical and inspectorial, has been heavier.
No alterations to the regulations have come into operation
during the period under report, and no additional " Official Certificates,"
relative to foreign meats, have been declared admissible.
The quality of the bacon, which is principally Siberian or
Russian, is still improving. Landings of Siberian in this district
have increased from about 73,000 parcels in 1912 to about
108,000 this year; the quantity seized has been small.
Beef, Queensland Frozen.
The quantity handled has been above the average, but only a
very small percentage is now found infested with the worm nests.
Beef tongues have again caused considerable trouble, as
they come in ostensibly as "short cuts," some of which show
glands and others completely without them. These are examined
individually, and it will be seen that over 3,000 were found diseased,
or unsound and seized.
Once more I express regret the regulations have not been
amended so as to deal more effectively with this line of goods.
Beef Offal.
Only a very small quantity reached this district unexamined
by some other waterside authority.
Butter.
Only three lots, about 154 tons, have been dealt with under
the regulations.
Coffee.
Some official decision as to what is unfit seems necessary,
as it appears the prevailing view held by the trade is that coffee,
no matter in what condition, can again be made fit, market value
being almost the only consideration.