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FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
A ship arrived in the Port on which, during the voyage, Foot and Mouth
Disease had broken out severely amongst the cattle which formed part of the
cargo.
The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries sought the co-operation of this Authority
in the supervision of the disinfection of certain barges which might have
become contaminated. One of the River Inspectors was detailed to see that these
barges, to the number of seventy, were so disinfected, and to endorse the orders for
disinfection issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries accordingly.
ss. "Hartington."—Foot and Mouth Disease.
I received the following communication from the Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries:—
9th March, 1923.
Sir,
I am directed to acquaint you that the Ministry has to-day issued notices withdrawing
on and after the 12th instant, the restrictions imposed in connection with the movement
of goods landed from the ss. "Hartington" or which had been in contact with goods so
landed.
The Ministry desires me to convey to you their appreciation of the assistance which
you have so kindly rendered in detailing a member of your staff to supervise the disinfection
of barges used in connection with the landing and removal of goods from the ss. "Hartington."
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Sgd.) S. A. PIGGOTT.