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91
SALE OF FOOD, &c., ACTS.
The following is a list of the articles purchased by the
Inspector, and submitted to the Public Analyst, appointed
by the Vestry during the year:—
Coffee
18
Cream
1
Milk
34
53
One sample of coffee proved to contain an excessive
quantity of added chicory, but as it was labelled as a mixture,
the Vestry did not deem it advisable to take proceedings.
The vendor of this sample was, however, cautioned, as were
also the vendors of two other samples of coffee of doubtful
character.
The milk generally was reported to be of good quality.
One sample yielded a smaller quantity of solid residue than
the standard, but as the deficiency was not more than such
as might arise from the cow being out of condition, the
Vestry merely called the attention of the Vendor to the
matter.
The cost incurred by the Vestry for the year in respect of
the Sale of Food and Drugs Act is as follows :—
£
s.
d.
Allowance to Analyst
75
0
0
Purchase of Samples, &c.
0
8
2
75
8
2