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Bakehouses.
All the Bakehouses (16 in number) were inspected
frequently during the year. There are at present in the
District three underground bakehouses. After certain structural
alterations had been made these were certified by the
Sanitary Authority at the commencement of 1904 as suitable
in regard to construction, light, ventilation, and all other
respects. The minimum requirements for the Council's certificate
included provisions against the entry of ground-air and
moisture, and provision for ventilation, light and cleanliness
of the premises.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
The County Council is the responsible executive authority
for carrying into effect the main provisions of the Sale of Food
and Drugs Acts in this District, and during the year ending 31st
March, 1906, 260 samples were taken by their inspector, a number
that should w ith carefnl selection prove ample. Five samples
were found to be adulterated, and convictions in each case were
obtained.
Adoptive Acts, Byelaws and Regulations.
The following Adoptive Acts are in force in the District:-
The Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890.
The Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890,
Parts 2, 3 and 5.
The Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890,
Part 3.
The following Byelaws are in force:—
(The date when sanctioned by Local Government Board is
given.)