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The enforcement of the Act in this District has been productive of
a considerable abatement of the adulteration of articles of consumption,
but much difficulty has been and is experienced by the evasive conduct
of dishonest tradesmen.
Dr. Redwood has, with the approval of the Local Government
Board, been again appointed the Analyst for this District. His
Report for the year is annexed.
Sanitary Acts.
There have been 14 cases of proceedings before the Magistrates
under these Acts, and orders obtained for the abatement of the
nuisances complained of. In some cases the Board have entered on
the unsanitary premises and caused the works to be performed, and
recovered the costs of the same from the owners.