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the Food Inspector. As a result of this procedure, a considerable number of
alterations and improvements were made in each case and many possible sources of
nuisance removed.
Offensive Trades.
There are only two premises within the Borough upon which offensive trades
are carried on. The business in each case is that of tripe boiling.
The Food Inspector made 45 visits, but no cause of complaint was found.
Bakehouses.
At the end of 1914 the number of bakehouses on the register was 73,
63 being underground bakehouses.
In all, 150 visits were paid to these and 1 notice with regard to defects was served.
In accordance with the requirements of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901,
notices calling for the limewashing, etc., of the inside walls and other parts of
the bakehouses were served. It was not necessary to institute proceedings to enforce
compliance with any notice.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was about the average for
the last three years, viz. : 1,067.
Of this number 42 were reported by the analyst as being below standard or not
of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the purchaser. This gives a
percentage of adulteration of 3'8 per cent., which is slightly below that for 1913, when
it was 4.2. In 1912 it was 2.9 and in 1911, 6.2.
The method adopted in connection with the taking of samples was similar to that
followed in previous years and described in former reports.
The majority were "formal" samples, and in carrying out the sampling, the
inspector was almost invariably assisted by an agent.
The bulk of the samples taken were of milk and dairy produce.
The Public Analyst's Report, which is included in this report, contains a
considerable amount of information with regard to the materials sampled, and there
is little necessity for much to be said here.
It may be mentioned, however, that the prosecutions in respect of adulteration of
food numbered 17, and that the fines and costs recovered amounted to £19 17s. Od.
The appeal in the case relating to a sample of raspberry jam certified by the Public
Analyst to contain 10 per cent. of apple pulp, in which a penalty of £2 was
imposed with costs £15 15s. Od., noted as pending in the report for 1913, was dropped
in June, 1914.
The warranty defence was raised in 5 prosecutions for adulteration of milk,
and was successful in all cases, the summonses being dismissed.
In 1 case proceedings were instituted for an offence against the Acts other
than selling adulterated articles, as follows:—
Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1899, Section 16.
Fine. Costs
Obstructing an officer in course of his duties in sampling food 10s. £13s.