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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Five cases were reported as being adulterated, and in each
case proceedings were taken against the farmer and convictions
obtained.
10 samples of milk were procured during the early morning
(from 3 to 4 a.m.), from wholesale dealers whilst delivering milk
to the retailer. One sample was reported against as being adulterated,
and proceedings were taken against the vendor, who
proved that the milk was sold in the same condition as received
by him.
Of 13 samples of milk procured on delivery at private houses,
five were reported as being adulterated and proceedings were taken
against the vendors. In two cases convictions were obtained,
in two warranty was proved, and one was dismissed, the purchaser
being called by the defence to prove that there was no prejudice
by the sale of the adulterated milk.
TABLE CXV.

130 samples of milk have been taken on Sundays, either in the
early morning or at mid-day. 13 or 10 per cent. were reported
against as bring adulterated, compared with 10 per cent. in 1911,
and 9.1 per cent. in 1910.
406 samples of milk were procured from milk carriers in the
street during the early mornings (i.e., 5 to 7 a.m.), on week days
and of these 37 or 9.1 per cent. were reported against.