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Of the 52 milk samples, two were not genuine and the sample of
butter was not genuine.
Proceedings were instituted in respect of these three samples and
convictions obtained.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year the Council refused to sanction the establishing
of the following Offensive Trades:—
Rag and Bone Dealer (2), Fish Fryer (1), Fish Curer (1).
The Council sanctioned the renewal Licences in respect of Offensive
Trades as follows:—
Fish Fryers (7), Fish Curer (1), Rag and Bone Dealer (1).
Proceedings were instituted against a Rag and Bone Dealer for
carrying on the trade without a Licence from the Council. A
penalty of 20s. was imposed and a renewal Licence refused.
Legal Procedure.
Fine. Costs.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
Sample of Butter containing 2% excess of
water. See The Sale of Butter Regulations,
1902 (not revoked by the 1928 Act) 40s. 6s.
Sample of Milk, at least 10% deficient in
Milk Fat 40s. 6s.
The Milk and Dairies Order, 1926 (Section 31 (2) ).
Information against Dairyman for filling
Bottles with Milk otherwise than on
registered premises 40s. Nil
Information against employee for filling
bottles with Milk otherwise than on
registered premises 10s. Nil
The Public Health Acts, 1875 (Section 112), and
1925 (Section 44), and the Bye-laws, 1913.
Information against a Rag and Bone Dealer
was laid for carrying on the trade without
the sanction of the Council 20s. Nil
Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1885, and the
Public Health Act, 1925 (Section 43 (3) ), and the
Bye-laws as to Tents, Vans, Sheds and Similar
Structures.