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22 JULY, 1891.
That from the Reports of your Inspectors under the
Adultertion Acts it appears—
(a) That the samples were purchased as follows:
12 in the North Ward,
10 „ East „
7 „ west „
10 „ Centre „
5 „ South „
(b) That proceedings were taken against the sellers of the
adulterated cases with the following results :
Mustard admixed with about 25 per cent. of wheat
flour and coloured with turmeric—Fine of 30/- and costs.
Mustard admixed with about 40 per cent. of wheat
flour and coloured with turmeric—Fine of 30/- and costs.
Milk from which about 20 per cent. of the cream had
been abstracted—Fine of 40/- and costs.
(c) That in the case of the sample of butter certified as
margarine, the seller was cautioned.
(8) Your Committee beg to report that your Medical Officer
took out summonses under the Housing of the Working
Classes Act, 1890, against the owners of—
No. 18, Knott Street; and
Nos. 5 and 7, Clinton Road;
such premises being in such a state so dangerous or injurious
to health, as to be unfit for human habitation, with the following
results:
(a) The case of No. 18, Knott Street was adjourned
for a fortnight, during which time the required works were
performed.
(b) In the cases of Nos. 5 and 7, Clinton Road, orders
were made to close the premises.
(9) Your Committee also beg to report that Mr. Cox, your
Sanitary Inspector, took out summonses under the Nuisances
Removal Acts against the owners of—
Nos. 2 and 4, Spring Garden Place; and
„ 82, 118 and 120, Duckett Street;
for non-compliance with the sanitary orders of your Board,
with the result that the Magistrate made orders for the
works to be done :
(a) In the cases of 2 and 4, Spring Garden Place, in
fourteen days with costs.
(b) In the cases of 118 and 120, Duckett Street,
forthwith with costs.
That in the case of 82, Duckett Street, the works required
having been performed after the service of the summons,
the summons was withdrawn.