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instance a licence was withdrawn in consequence of refusal to make the necessary
amendments. The magistrates thus strengthen the hands of the sanitary authorities
of the parish.
With the assistance of Mr. Godbold (whom the Vestry appointed for three
months as bakehouse inspector), 192 bakehouses were inspected. My monthly Report
for September contains an abstract of the results of the inspection. Since that time,
a great deal has been done in the way of improving the cleanliness of these places ;
but nothing less than a constant system of inspection will suffice to prevent their
relapse.
During the year the inspectors have seized 2,655 lbs. of meat unfit for food, and
several rabbits and fowls—all which have been condemned by the magistrates to be
destroyed; and fines have been inflicted in three instances, to the total extent of
£55, on the further prosecution of the offenders. One of the worst of these cases
came to light during the bakehouse inspections. Parcels of fish, fruit, and vegetables
have frequently been seized and destroyed. One slaughter-house in the Brandon-road,
Belle Isle, which was habitually used for the slaughter of deceased cattle, has been
closed by refusal of the magistrate to grant a licence. This is the second time that a
licence has been refused upon this ground.
I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen,
Your very obedient Servant,
EDWABD BALLARD, M.D., M.R.C.P.,
Medieal Officer of Health.
Vestry Offices,
April 3rd, 1865.