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Prosecutions. Legal proceedings were instituted against
two persons carrying on the trade of purveyor of milk without
being registered with the local authority. One gave a
false name and address in Dalston. The summons was not
heard at the Police Court as it had not been served as the
man was not to be found. Efforts were made to trace him,
but were unsuccessful. He has not been seen in the Borough
since. In the other case, the defendant was fined 40s. and
one guinea costs.
The Milk and Dairies Order, 1926. This Order, which
came into force on the 1st October, 1926, revoked the Dairies,
Cowsheds, and Milkshops Orders of 1885, 1886, and 1899, so
far as they relate to England and Wales, and all regulations
made thereunder by local authorities. The main provisions of
these Orders and Regulations are replaced in the new Order by
provisions similar in general purpose, but modified in accordance
with the development of modern hygienic knowledge, so
that greater stress is laid on cleanliness in all operations connected
with the production and handling of milk, including
the care of the cow, than upon the structure of buildings.
Of chief importance are the new provisions relating to the
health and inspection of cattle, and the handling, conveyance
and distribution of milk. With the exception of Part IV.,
which deals with the health and inspection of cattle, the
regulations are enforceable by the Borough Councils.
Cowkeepers. There are nine licensed cowkeepers in the
Borough holding licences for 22 cowsheds in all, and providing
accommodation for 473 cows. The average number of
cows kept was 426. These cowsheds are subject to regular
inspection, and, as is shown in Table No. 30, 105 inspections
were made and eight notices served. These inspections were
usually made when milking was in progress and the inspector
paid particular attention to the following points:—the
general health, personal cleanliness, and clothing of the
milkers; the general condition and toilet of the cow; the suitability
and cleanliness of the milk utensils (including the