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Of the formal samples, the four adulterated milk samples were deficient in fat;
the beef sausages were 24 per cent. deficient in meat ; ground cinnamon and curry
powder contained an excess of lead, 200 and 16 parts per million respectively;
the two beef samples were found on ex mination to be horseflesh, while the tonic
wine contained no tonic ingredient. The Anti-Gastric Mixture was not labelled with
a statement of the ingredients.
Meat and Other Foods.
The owners of 4 private slaughterhouses renewed their licences. Owing to the
Government scheme of centralised slaughtering, none of these premises was used
during the year.
The Metropolitan Cattle Market, which is under the control of the Ministry of
Food, was visited on seven occasions by the Sanitary Inspector for the purpose of
inspecting imported and other meat.
One slaughterhouse for horses was licensed.
Slaughtermen's Licences.
18 renewals of existing licences and 2 new licences were issued during the year.
Inspection of Refreshment and Coffee Stalls.
The evening inspection of refreshment and coffee stalls, which are usually open
after normal working hours, was continued and during the year the Inspectors
carried out eight inspections.
The general conditions prevailing at these stalls continued to be satisfactory.
Free Washing Facilities in Public Conveniences.
The Council continued to provide free washing facilities in public conveniences
in order to encourage cleanliness amongst food handlers and, particularly, street
traders who have no convenient personal facilities.