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The Pasteurised Milk was submitted for the phosphatase
and methylene blue tests, which are respectively tests of
adequate pasteurisation and satisfactory bacteriological condition;
the Sterilised Milk for the turbidity test. All samples
passed the test for which they were submitted..
(d) Ice Cream.
The number of registered premises in the Borough upon
which ice cream may be stored or from which it may be sold is 134.
This figure includes six producers. In addition to these dealers
and producers there are other premises, such as restaurants,
canteens, cinemas, etc. upon which ice cream is sold. These
premises are not required to be registered. By far the greater
part of the ice cream sold in the town is obtained from manufacturers
whose premises are situate outside the Borough. More than
ever the production of ice cream is being confined to the few
large manufacturers.

In addition to the above, 5 iced lollies were submitted
for bacteriological examination and all were placed in
Grade I.
(e) Meat and Other Foods.
(i) There are no slaughter houses in the Borough. The
supply of meat for the town arrives from Smithfield and through
the local wholesale shops. A certain amount of home killed meat
also comes from the modern abattoir at Guildford.
(ii) Foodstuffs condemned as unfit. The following tabulated
statement shows the amounts of various foods which were
condemned during the year and the causes for condemnation. The
quantities involved are small in comparison with the amount of
food which is handled in the town. The list is very much condensed
to avoid unnecessary detail.