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Thirty-eight samples of pasteurised milk were bacteriologically examined
during the year, including milk supplied to hospitals and schools in the Borough.
The results of the examinations are shown below. Such milk must not contain
more than 100,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre.
Bacteria per 1 c.c.
January 27,000* 1,500 — —
February 15,800 2,500 — —
March 15,000* 4,700 — —
April 4,800 2,700 — —
May 10,433 6,066 5,200 30,000*
July 3,400 4,600 14,833 —
September 5,200 7,000 4,200 3,700
49,000* 24,000 — —
October 212,000* 2,600,000* 36,000* 124,000*
November 920 730 94,000 57,000*
December 16,800* 8,600* 11,200* 23,000*
222,000* 318,000* 98,000 102,000
320,000
Bacillus Coli was present in those samples marked with an asterisk.
Dried and Condensed Milks.—Seven samples of condensed milk and five samples
of dried milk were examined. The appropriate Regulations were being complied
with in every respect.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—This Act has for its object the regulation of the
manufacture and sale of artificial cream.
The Council are required to keep a register of all premises where artificial cream
is manufactured, sold, exposed or kept for sale. No premises are registered in
this Borough.
Meat Supply.—Notice of intention to slaughter any animal must be given to
the Council in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924.
Hie following Table, No. 26, shows the number of animals slaughtered and
inspected in the Borough during the year. In 1933 the number was 38,763.