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and dirt to gain access to the milk, and the consumer who
receives the last portion would consequently receive most
of the extraneous matter.
The modern method of delivery of milk in glass bottles
has several advantages. The milk is handled less as the
bottles are filled and closed in the dairy. There is less
opportunity for the milk to be tampered with on the round,
as most employers prohibit the opening of any bottles by
the roundsmen. Dirt and dust cannot gain access to the
milk after bottling before delivery to the consumer. There
are disadvantages in the use of bottles, but I consider that
they are outweighed by the advantages.
During the last few years efforts have been made to
prevent the storage and sale of milk in general shops,
where, by reason of the nature of other commodities in
the shop, milk is likely to be contaminated. In one instance
during 1925, an unregistered person was required to cease
selling milk in such a shop.
(b) Meat.
The past year has seen very greatly increased activity
in Meat and Foods Inspection in the Borough. Since the
year 1918, when systematic inspection commenced, this
branch of the work has received ever-increasing attention.
On April 1st, 1925, the new Meat Regulations came into
force, and, as a result, more adequate supervision over food
premises has been rendered possible.
Before the advent of these Regulations it was possible
for animals to be slaughtered and the carcases to be removed
without any inspection whatever. There was no provision
for notice of slaughter to be given to the Council, and your
Sanitary Officers had to visit the slaughter-houses at
irregular times on the chance that killing might be in
progress.
The Regulations have made a welcome change in this
direction. Notices of intended slaughter now have to be
sent to the Meat Inspector, and carcases must be retained
for inspection except in certain circumstances.
The need for these Regulations has been felt for many