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"and essences be put on the market in glass vessels, there is no reason why
"they should not remain in good condition for indefinite periods, especially
"when it is remembered that they can be sterilised in small bulk."
A further inspection being made of the tinned goods stored on these
premises a large quantity was found, when opened, to be of a very
questionable character. The contents of the majority of the tins were in a
state of decomposition, and all showed very considerable corrosion of the tin.
These goods were advertised for sale by public auction of the 29th November.
These were therefore seized, and the owners, who were apparently unaware of
their condition, agreed to surrender them for destruction.
Later, acting under legal advice, they withdrew their consent, and an application,
therefore, was made on the 3rd December, at the Guildhall Justice Room,
for an order for the destruction of the goods. At the hearing the Alderman
adjourned the case for four days in order that a detailed inspection should be
made of the whole consignment. At the further hearing on the 7th December,
an order was made for the condemnation and destruction of 12,833 tins containing
the following material:—
554 tins of Melton pork pies. 12,685 tins brought forward.
1,595 „ Blue.back fish. 6 tins of Roast turkey.
9,304 „ Choice tripe. 32 „ Curried rabbit.
697 „ Jugged hare. 8 „ Roast duck.
105 „ Apple pie. 13 „ Sheep's tongue.
256 „ Apple pudding. 21 „ Camp breakfast.
80 „ Lobster. 8 „ Duck in jelly.
5 „ Turkey. 6 „ Chicken in jelly.
4 „ Roast chicken. 6 „ Brawn.
25 „ King Cole pudding. 1 „ Cow.heel.
6 „ Roast goose. 7 „ Calves' cheek.
37 „ Miners' lunch. 5 „ Beef sausages.
6 „ Goose. 13 „ Rabbit and bacon.
11 „ Roast fowl. 23 „ Various vegetables.
12,685 tins carried forward. 12,833 tins.
The importer of these goods stated that they formed part of a quantity of
surplus military stores from South Africa, some of which were in this country
and some in course of transit. Information was at once given to the Medical
Officer of Health for the Port of London and the Metropolitan Borough of
Bermondsey, where some was supposed to be stored.
The importer further stated that he held a certificate from the Medical
Officer of Health from Pretoria that any unsound tins had been destroyed
under the supervision of this officer, also that the sale was direct from the
Military Authorities, payment having been made by cheque direct to the chief
accountant at Bloemfontein or Pretoria.