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have been discovered, and single and combined systems have been
newly and partially reconstructed; the outstanding portion is
nearly completed.
Schools.
I have at different times visited the Public Schools, all of which
have been found in fair saritary condition. There are no private
schools in my district.
Hairdresser's Premises.
I have, at your request, visited the whole of above described
premises, and have, where found necessary, had the same put in
proper order.
Overcrowding of Inmates of Premises.
I am glad to report that every case during the year has been
dealt with, and nuisance abated, without recourse to Police Court
proceedings.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
Margarine Acts.
I have, as required, procured 53 samples, articles of food, and
submitted same to the public analyst (Mr. W. C. Young) for
analysis. Five were found to be so much adulterated that legal
proceedings were taken. The nature of article, extent of adulteration,
result of prosecution being as follows:—
Vinegar.—Deficient in acetic acid to the extent of 8 per cent.
Vendor fined 5s., 23s. costs.
Milk.—Deficient in fat to the extent of 23 per cent. (third
conviction).
Vendor fined £5 and 23s. costs.
The previous convictions were:—
1900 fined £10 and £2 2s. costs.
1905 fined £2 and £1 3s. costs.