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The undermentioned articles were bought, viz.:—
Milk, 24; butter, 16; rice, 1; cocoa, 1; margarine, 1; lard, 5; malt
vinegar, 1; tartaric acid, 1; mustard, 1.
The results of the analyses of above samples showed that none of
the articles were found to be adulterated.
Factories, Workshops, Workplaces and Outworkers.
During the year the premises upon the Register have been periodically
inspected, and where necessary, for sanitary purposes, notices have been
duly served upon the responsible persons, and the nuisances were abated
thereon.
Milk Shops.
There are 56 milk shops in the district and these were inspected
periodically. On a few occasions the shop keeper had to be cautioned
about the cleanliness of the milk vessels and utensils.
The shop keepers are all duly registered by name.
Cowhouses and Dairies.
There are three cowhouses in the district and these are thoroughly
inspected at least four times a year, to see that the cleansing is carried
out, which is done without any trouble. Frequent inspections are also
paid to see that the hands of the milkers are clean during the operation
of milking; I find that in all of the sheds a pail of warm water is
provided for this purpose.
Canal Boats.
These boats are visited whenever lying alongside a wharf. 30 have
been inspected during the year without cause of complaint.
Slaughter Houses.
There are four licensed slaughter houses in the district. These
are periodically inspected, and are kept in a satisfactory condition. Only
small animals are allowed to be killed in these registered premises. Ofttimes
a visit is made while slaughtering is in progress.