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32
Water.
Samples of water numbering 31 taken from various
sources in the Borough were submitted to bacteriological examination,
and all results indicated satisfactory supply.
Ice Cream.
In the course of the year the number of Ice-Cream manufacturers
processing completely in accordance with the IceCream
(Heat Treatment) Regulations was increased to eight.
Three persons signified their intention to continue as manufacturers
but by the adoption of the " cold mix" process.
However, sampling has revealed that pasteurising, homogenizing
and expeditious cooling by the use of an approved
cooler, coupled with clean conditions in the factory, both as
regards premises, apparatus and personnel are the sure way to
the production of a bacteria free Ice-Cream. The total number
of samples of Ice-Cream taken throughout the year was
32.
Restrictions on dealing in Old Clothes.
Under Section 154 of the Public Health Act, 1936, it is
an offence for a person to distribute articles to persons under
the age of 14 years in exchange for old clothes, etc. In the
course of the year one person was observed to be engaging
in this unlawful practice by distributing books and toys to
children under the age of 14 years in exchange for old clothes.
He was prosecuted and fined, costs being awarded to the
Council by the local Magistrates.
Rag Flock Act.
The two samples of rag flock taken away proved to be
unsatisfactory—due to improper storage conditions at the
factory, and the occupier of the factory, being advised as to
the proper method of storage of the material, improvement
was effected accordingly.
Diseases of Animals.
The Borough remained free from Notifiable Diseases of
Animals throughout the year, with the exception of Fowl
Pest.