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It is the custom of the Department to issue a copy of
the Order to all persons applying for registration of dairy
premises in the Borough in order that they may be aware of
the general provisions regarding the standard of cleanliness
required.
Meat.—During the year it was not found necessary to
seize any animal or meat exposed for sale, or deposited in any
place for the purpose of sale, or preparation for sale.
The following were voluntarily surrendered and destroyed:
—1 Leg of Mutton ; Pork. (2 cwts. 2 qrs. 18 lbs.).
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924, which
came inito force on the 1st April, 1925, provide for the better
regulation and supervision of slaughter-houses and protection
of meat against contamination by dirt, etc.
There are 109 premises where meat, bacon, etc., are either
stored or exposed for sale.

Thirty-seven inspections were made by the Inspectors
during the year.
From information received from the licensees the following
is the number of beasts, etc., slaughtered during the year : —
Beasts 361 Pigs 454
Sheep 2,323 Calves 182