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Food and Drugs Acts, etc.
I have, as directed by you, procured 55 samples of food, etc., which
were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis. Of that number 6
(being samples of butter) contained boric acid preservatives ranging from
0.1 to 0.5 per cent. One of sweet spirits of nitre contained 0.71 per cent.
less ethyl nitrite than required by the British Pharmacopœia. Notice
having been given to purchaser that the drug was not guaranteed and a
second sample taken, which proved to be genuine, the same vendors were
duly cautioned. The remainder of samples were certified genuine.
Public Schools.
Oban Street Council Schools.
Bromley Hall Road Council Schools.
Hay Currie Council Schools.
St. Leonard's Road Council Schools.
Marner Street Council Schools.
The above schools were visited and sanitary conveniences found to
be in fair condition; the drinking water supplies were drawn direct from
Metropolitan Water Board's mains. The storage tanks were furnished
with covers and periodically cleansed; these tanks are only used for
supplies to lavatories and closets, etc.
Inspection of Bakehouses, etc.
I have, as instructed, made the periodical inspections of these (13)
premises (three not in use), and, where required, served Extracts of
Factory and Workshop Act, 1891, "intimations" and statutory notices
for the necessary work of cleansing and repairs, which were respectively
complied with.
Hairdressers' Shops.
The whole of the hairdressers' shops in the division were inspected,
attention being given to the cleanliness of the utensils used in the business
as well as to the sanitary conditions of the premises. Where defects
existed, "intimations" and statutory notices were served and nuisances
abated.
Public-House Urinals, etc.
Attention has been given to the urinals to ascertain whether they
were kept clean and furnished with the necessary fittings in compliance
with the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1904.