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Margarine Act. Vendor fined for having served same in an
unstamped wrapper, and 23s. costs.
Eating Homes.
I have, as directed by you, inspected the eating houses (coffee
shops) in my district, seven in number, where necessary have served
" Intimations," and in compliance the work has been carried out.
In no case was there cause for complaint so far as food was concerned.
Bakehouses.
I have, as specially instructed, made the periodical inspections
of the 14 bakehouses, and where required served " Intimations."
statutory notices, under the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, for
the necessary work of cleansing, and also in some cases sanitary
repairs to be carried out.
Dairy and Milk Sellers.
The cowshed at the rear of 27, Abbott Road, and all the milk
purveyor's premises have been frequently inspected, and the register
corrected. In the cases of those found to be non-registered through
change of proprietorship the new occupiers had signed forms of
application in compliance with your instructions, and their names
have been duly inserted in the register. Constant attention had
been give to the enforcement of the regulations relating to cleanliness
of premises, utensils, etc., but in no case has an infringement
been discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
I have, where a nuisance had occurred from smoke emitted from
any chimney, other than belonging to a private dwelling-house,
viz.:—Factories, workshops, and bakehouses, either on complaint
or from my own personal observation, served " Intimation " notices,
etc., and the nuisances for the time being had been abated in
compliance with same.
Examination of Food.
I have on several occasions, upon different tradesmen s applications,
examined articles of food purchased by them at the markets,