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Bakehouses.
At the end of 1915 the number of bakehouses on the register was 71—61 being
underground bakehouses.
In all, 140 visits were paid to these and 8 notices with regard to defects were
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 945.
Of this number 49 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 5.2 per cent. In 1914 it was 3.8 and in 1913, 4.2.
The majority of the samples 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 33, and that the fines and costs recovered amounted to £39 7s.
The warranty defence was raised in 2 prosecutions for adulteration of milk, and
was successful in both 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 9.
Selling milk from a vehicle and cans without having the vendors address
thereon.
The defendant having absconded the summons was not served.
The following tables and report from the Public Analyst give full particulars
with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him :—