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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
At the hearing of the summonses the Magistrate stated that
in his opinion the defendants did not mix the lead salt with the
ginger beer, and also that the defendants had no guilty knowledge,
and therefore he dismissed the summonses.
The decision of the Magistrate may possibly have been legally
correct, but as the defendant admitted receiving the above-mentioned
circular letter, in my opinion, a conviction should have been
obtained.
The Inspector who carries out the duties under the Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts has again performed all these duties in a most
thorough and efficient manner, and in addition has satisfactorily
carried out all the work in connection with the Rag Flock Act and
the Milk and Cream Regulations.
I have also pleasure in reporting that the whole of the work
of the Department has during the year been carried out by the
various members of the staff to my entire satisfaction.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
P. CALDWELL SMITH.