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Cherries ;
Cider;
Dressed Poultry ;
Eggs;
Glasshouse grown Tomatoes and Cucumbers ;
Malt Flour and Malt Extract;
Potatoes ;
Strawberries ;
Wheat Flour.
No premises used by way of trade or for purposes of gain for the cold storage or chemical
storage of eggs were registered during the year.
Three samples of graded eggs which were procured were found to comply with the
regulations applicable.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
The Council is responsible for executing the provisions of this Act, so far as relates to
any goods being foodstuffs to which an Order in Council under the Act applies, and excepting
any provisions relating to the importation of goods.
The Medical Officer of Health and the Sampling Officer have been authorised to act as
officers in this respect.
At the end of the year Orders were in force relating to—
Honey;
Fresh Apples ;
Raw Tomatoes;
Currants, Sultanas and Raisins ;
Eggs in shell and Dried Eggs ;
Oat Products;
Malt Products;
Salmon and Sea Trout.
Proceedings were instituted against four persons in respect of offences against the Orders
relating to imported apples and tomatoes, fines being imposed in each case (See page 55).
One of the defendants was also summoned and fined for obstructing the Council's Sampling
Officer in the execution of his duties.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
This Act which came into force on May 10th, 1929, is intended to regulate the manufacture
and sale of what is commonly known as reconstituted cream, usually prepared by
emulsifying butter with dried skimmed milk and water.
This substance gives the same analytical results as natural cream and cannot therefore
be dealt with under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
During the year no premises were registered under the Act for the manufacture or sale of
Artificial Cream.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT, 1927, SEC. 52.
Nuisance Caused, by Pigeons.—The number of complaints received arising from the
above cause was six. On investigation no action on the part of the Council appeared to be
necessary. It is estimated that there are some 2,000 pigeons at large in the Borough.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
Fifty-seven (57) complaints were received.
In practically every case the usual procedure was followed of requesting an examination
by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor of the sewer connections of the infested house and
the two premises immediately adjacent. In several instances defects were found and these
received the requisite attention of either the owner or, where only a minor trouble, the Borough
Engineer and Surveyor.
Two Notices were served under the Act in respect of rat-infested premises.