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Food and Drugs Adulteration Acts.— 250 samples of food of various kinds
have been taken and submitted to the Analyst for analyses; his certificates
show 51 samples were adulterated.
Licensed Slaughter-houses.—I have made 260 inspections of the slaughterhouses
and have found the Bye-laws and Regulations properly observed and
the premises clean and in a sanitary condition; the animals slaughtered being
free from disease and generally of prime quality.
Licensed Cowhouses.—There are seven licensed cowhouses in my district; 96
inspections have been made, the Eye-laws and Regulations have been adhered
to and the animals kept clean, and found to be healthy and free from any
infectious or contagious disease.
Registered Dairies and Milkshops.—I have made 680 inspections of premises
registered for the sale of milk; as a rule the utensils have been found clean, and
it has not been necessary to report any infringement of the regulations, but I
am of opinion that milk is sold at a large number of places which are totally
unsuited for such an important article of food to be kept for sale.
Legal Proceedings. — I have made 60 attendances at the Police Courts in
connection with prosecutions it has been necessary to institute in connection
with the discharge of my duties as Food Inspector.
I am, Sir, yours obediently,
J. Osborne.
Borough of St. Pancras.
Canal Boats Act.
To the Medical Officer of Health.
Sir,
During the year ending 31st December, 1902, I have made 245
inspections on the Canal situate in this Borough.
Eighty registered dwelling boats have been inspected; the Bye-laws and
Regulations have been fairly well observed, only in four cases have I had to
report any infringement of the Act. In each instance a letter has been sent to the
owners of the boats, calling their attention to the breach of the Regulations,
when the matter has been put right without having to resort to any legal
proceedings.
Yours obediently,
J. Osborne,
Canal Boats Inspector.
Inspector's Office,
Town Hall, St. Pancras,
To Dr. J. F. J. Sykes, March, 1903.
Medical Officer of Health,
Dear Sir,
I beg to submit to you a report of my work in the Northern and Eastern
Divisions of the Borough for the year ended 31st December, 1902.
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