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FOOD ANALYSES.
Number of samples analysed by Public Analyst 103
Number of samples reported against :—
Breakfast Oats—excess of free fatty acids 1
Buns—contained mineral grease 1
Curry Powder—excess of lead 1
Gelatine—excess of arsenic and zinc 1
Golden Eye Ointment—deficient in yellow mercuric
oxide 1
Milk—1 per cent. added water 1
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FACTORIES.
Number of factories on register (including bakehouses) 108
Number of inspections 168
Number of defects discovered and remedied 101
BAKEHOUSES.
Number of bakehouses in district 11
Number of inspections 25
Number of defects discovered and remedied 6
WORKPLACES.
Number of inspections of workplaces 32
Number of defects discovered and remedied 1
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
Number of visits to shops re sanitary requirements 288
Number of defects discovered and remedied 70
COMPLAINTS.
Complaints received and dealt with during the year were due to the
following causes :—
Defects in dwelling-houses (various) 224
Rats and mice 75
Stoppages in drains 56
Defects in drains or water closets 29
Defective dustbins 27
Food supplies . 31
Insect pests 11
Miscellaneous 56
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