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UNSOUND FOOD.
5 decomposed fowls and 13 rabbits were seized by Inspector Bennett, and after I had seen them,
they were condemned at the Bow Street Police Court. On the same barrow there were also 5 fowls
and 25 rabbits that were sound. The salesman was convicted and sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment
without the option of a fine. . -
41 tins of "blown" and burst tins of machine-skimmed condensed milk were handed over and
a condemned note given.
I also personally inspected the slaughter-houses, butchers' shops, and many provision shops where
tinned food was sold.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Much attention was given to the abatement of smoke from boilers and furnaces. The chimney
shafts of the Borough were frequently kept under observation and 12 notices were served to
abate smoke nuisances.
METEOROLOGY.
The mean temperature for the year was 49°.2. The rainfall was 20.28 inches, being 4.52 inches
below the average of the preceding 86 years. Further details are given in Table VIII.
I desire to express my appreciation of the excellent assistance and hearty co-operation that I
have received from the Staff of the Public Health Department during the year, and the readiness with
which they have taken their turns for work after office hours and on Sundays, during the outbreak of
small-pox.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. A. BOND.