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present many of the cisterns used are anything but
satisfactory, and continually out of order.
Number of drinking water cisterns
repaired and supplied with
covers 254
Number of defective cisterns removed,
and water laid on
directly from the main 9
UNSOUND FOOD.
During the year the following unsound foods were
seized and condemned:—
2 Boxes of Fish.
1 Trunk of Codlings.
1 Box of Apples.
1 Box of Bloaters.
Several small lots of Bananas.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
This work is carried out by the Middlesex County
Council, and from my own knowledge this district is
well looked after. However, your Council have
authorised me to take samples where deemed
expedient.
DITCHES AND WATERCOURSES.
Systematic inspections are made of these as they
are still made the dumping ground for all kinds of filth,
garbage, dead animals, &c.