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(c) preventing contamination by infected animals including
rodents and flies;
(d) secure the keeping of food so as to prevent gross multiplication
of bacteria.
The supervision of food premises is a duty placed upon the Council
by the Food and Drugs' Act, 1938.

In connection with these premises the following works were
carried out during the year:—
Kitchens altered 2
Premises completely redecorated 10
Premises partly redecorated 19
Water heating installed 5
Walls and ceilings cleansed 29
Sinks provided 5
Miscellaneous repairs 28
The changes in food packing and distribution have been so
revolutionary since the war that, bacon, cheese, cooked meats, butter
and some biscuits are almost the only grocers food which are not
pre-packed.
It is expected that the food regulations to be issued later will
provide a more precise code of hygiene for all engaged in the industry.
Bakehouses
There remain 5 such premises in the district, not one of which
can be described as modern. They were designed for other times
and do not facilitate the practice of hygiene as required in the present
mechanized bakery technique.
The number of such bakehouses is being annually reduced because
of lack of labour willing to operate in out-moded premises.
Every effort is made to maintain an adequate standard of
cleanliness.
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