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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.
76 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. 194 tons 6 cwts. 3 qrs. 21 lbs. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 95 tons 9 cwts. 0 qrs. 16 lbs. of this food were utilised
for stock feeding, fertilizing or manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 98 tons 17 cwts.
3 qrs. 5 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.
24 tons 14 cwts. 2 qrs. 1 lb. 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 4,014 inspections
have been made. As a consequence of these inspections, it was necessary to serve 15 Intimation
Notices. Nine Statutory Orders were served. No Legal proceedings were necessary.
Tenement Houses were inspected and the only common lodging house in the City was kept under
regular supervision.
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:—