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FISH CURERS' PREMISES.
The number of Fish Curers' premises on the Register at the end of
1936 was 33. This number remains the same at the close of 1937.
The general cleansing and upkeep of the premises used has been
maintained without difficulty.
OLD COCOA FACTORY,DARWIN STREET.
During the latter end of the year this factory, which is situate at
the corner of Old Kent Road and Darwin Street, has been under conversion
as a modern Food Factory. The frontage has been reconstructed
as a row of shops with a Milk Bar at the corner. This bar has been
fitted with the most up-to-date equipment. The premises at the rear
have been adapted as a central store for the supply of the various Milk
Bars and other undertakings of the firm. On the upper floor is a wellconstructed
kitchen for the preparation of soups and, ultimately, fruit
essences. The lower part of the building has been converted into a
modern Ice Cream Factory and, although not yet complete, will prove
an ideal factory for the purpose. The upper floors of the main building
have been made the central offices of the Company.
I have received the following report from Messrs. Bowers and
Duffield, Food Inspectors:—
FOOD FACTORIES.
A modern factory for the preparation and canning of hams, tongues,
veal and the making of sausages has been established during the year.
The latest type of machinery and methods are in use.
All food factories are under constant supervision, and it is worthy
of favourable comment that more utensils made of stainless steel are
now in use.
BACON STOVES.
There are 5 Stoves used for the smoking of Bacon in the Borough,
and these are periodically inspected.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT, 1926
Shops are supervised in order to see that the requirements of this
Act are carried out.
Special attention has been paid to the marking of Dried Fruits.
No difficulties with traders in regard to this matter have been
experienced.