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The same laboratory also undertakes tlic bacteriological
examination of milk, of which 125 .samples were submitted during
the year. In addition three samples of milk were examined
biologically by guinea pig inoculation.
The chemical analysis of food is carried out a t the Laboratories.
Arrangements have been made for the examination of diphtheria
swabs left at the Public Health Offices. This usually results
in a report being to hand some 12 hours earlier than if sent to the
County Laboratories, as they are delivered by hand instead of
being posted.
During the seven months of the year that this servkc has
been available, 324 swabs were submitted for examination.
Legislation in Force.
The following bye-laws were made by the Romford Rural
District Council and have been taken over by the Dagenham Urban
District Council :—
Date of Confirmation.
Cleansing of Footpaths January, 1885
Removal of House Refuse January, 1885
Cleansing of Earth Closets, etc January, 1885
Common Lodging Houses December, 1901
Nuisances May, 1902
Houses Let. in Lodgings June, 1902
Tents, Vans, Sheds etc. March, 1908
Regulation of Certain Offensive Trades.
Animal Charcoal Manufacturer ; Blood Boiler ; Blood Drier;
Bone Boiler ; Cat Gut Manufacturer ; Fat Mclter or Fat Extractor;
Fish Skin Dresser; Glue Maker; Size Maker; Gut Scraper;
Leather Dresser ; Manufacture of Manure from fish offal or other
putrescible animal matter ; Soap Boiler ; Tallow Mclter ; Tanner
and Tripe Boiler.
Confirming Order July, 1911.
Bye-laws confirmed August, 1912.
Rag and Bone Dealer ; Fish Fryer.
Confirming Order 25th March, 1927.
Bye-laws confirmed 20th September, 1928.
Slaughter Houses (Revised).
20th September, 1928.