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PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924-1948.
The improvement in carriage of meat noted in past reports has been maintained, although, of
course, the quantities carried are still less than in pre-war years.
8 infringements were noted, the fault being remedied on each occasion on instructions given.
PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE.
All these premises are subject to regular inspection. Without exception all criticisms have
received immediate attention.
ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS.
Constant inspections of barrows and of itinerant food vendors have been maintained and no
difficulty has been experienced in connection with this class of trade.
FOOD INSPECTION.
The food delivered at riverside wharves and premises in the City has consisted of the customary
varieties, and has been the subject of constant inspection. 167 tons 16 cwts. 2 qrs. 25 lbs. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 65 tons 10 cwts. 3 qrs. 7 lbs. of this food were utilised
for stock feeding, fertilizing or manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 102 tons 5 cwts.
3 qrs. 18 lbs. was destroyed either by the Cleansing Department of the City Corporation, being useless
for stock feeding purposes, or else on the sites on which it was condemned.
112 tons 15 cwts. 1 qr. 3 lbs. of food were placed under stop and subsequently released to be
dealt with under the supervision of other local authorities.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The general sanitary supervision has been maintained and in this connection 4,040 inspections
have been made. As a consequence of these inspections, it was necessary to serve 10 Intimation
Notices. One Statutory Order was served. No legal proceedings were necessary.
Tenement Houses were inspected and the only common lodging house in the City was kept under
regular supervision.
HOUSING.
The total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects was 75, in 61 of which defects
were found which have been, or are in course of being remedied. There are three houses on which it is
intended to place a Closing Order as soon as there is reasonable prospect of the occupants being able
to obtain suitable alternative accommodation. No Closing Orders have been made.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 1948
Factory premises have been under such supervision as is necessary, and the following gives details
of the work carried out:—