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FOOD ANALYSES.
Number of samples analysed by Public Analyst 98
Number of samples reported against:—
Dried Apricots—Excessive amount of deteriorated
preservative 1
Pudding Mixture—Infested with mites 1
Curry Powder—
Excess bean meal—contained insects 2
Excessive amount of lead 1
Flour, Self-raising—Infested with mites 1
Jam—Excessive amount of deteriorated preservative
1
Milk, Dried Skimmed—Solubility low, moisture
high—protein decomposition 1
Sauce, Tomato—Contained preservative 1
Vinegar—
Deficient in acetic acid 1
Non-brewed and deficient in acetic acid 1
Glycerine of: Borax—Contained oil and camphor 1
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Number of prosecutions —
FACTORIES.
Number of factories on register 98
Number of inspections 109
Number of defects discovered 12
BAKEHOUSES.
Number of bakehouses in district 12
Number of inspections 31
Number of defects discovered and remedied 4
WORKPLACES.
Number of inspections of workplaces 18
Number of defects discovered -
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
Number of visits to shops re sanitary requirements 137
Number of defects discovered and remedied 1
COMPLAINTS.
Complaints received during the year were due to the following
Causes:—
Defects in dwelling-houses (various) 134
Stoppages in drains 97
Defects in drains or water closets 41
Defective dustbins 70
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