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FOOD.
The following list shows the amount of food which was
surrendered and condemned :—
Beef 112 lbs.
Mutton 139 „
Ham 13 „
Cheese 15 „
Apples 80 „
Condensed milk 44 tins
It is worthy of note that no fish was condemned or surrendered.
INSPECTIONS, ETC.
The butchers, greengrocers, fish shops, and stalls, are
constantly inspected, particularly during the summer months.
The stores and yards of the wholesale greengrocers receive
frequent visits, but still the standard of tidiness leaves much
room for improvement.
Dairies.
There are two cowsheds in the District and 15
premises registered as dairies and milkshops, and regular
inspections of these premises have been made.
One hundred and ten test samples of new milk were,
purchased. Of these, 103 samples were reported genuine ;
three deficient in fat, and four slightly watered.
The seven unsatisfactory samples were only just below
standard and it was therefore only considered necessary to
take one formal sample, which was found to be genuine and
of very fair quality.
Slaughterhouses.
There are two registered and 2 licensed slaughterbouses
in the District,