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FOOD AND DRUGS.
In Table IX. of Appendix will be found a list of the samples
taken in 1921, and the action taken; 1,201 samples were taken,
compared with 1,200 in 1920, and 1,258 in 1919. Of these 5.6 per
cent. were found adulterated, compared with 5.3 per cent, in the
previous year, and 8.2 per cent, in 1919.
GENERAL SANITARY WORK.
Inspections.
In Tables F. and G. (pages 18 and 21) will be found particulars
of the general sanitary work by the District Inspectors during 1921.
The house-to-house inspections numbered 5,480. This is
475 below the total for the previous year.
6,366 intimation notices were served, compared with 7,125 in
the previous year.
Smoke Nuisances.
12 observations were kept on chimneys and 8 notices served.
House Refuse.
The following table shows the amount of house and trade refuse
disposed of during the year ended December, 1921:—
Loads.
Tons.
Cwts.
Qrs.
Dust to Barge
7,674
12,235
9
2
„ Shoots
1,410
2,172
1
1
„ Lightning Crusher
3,435
4,872
0
1
Trade Refuse to Shoots
77
60
0
0
„ Barge
2,290
1,784
7
3
14,886
21,123
18
3
Offensive Trades.
The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:-
Tripe boiler
1
Glue and size makers
4
Fellmongers
3
Fatmelters
4
Manure Manufacturer
1