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72 detention notices were served for 5,721 casks of Tallow weighing 2,288
tons 8 cwts., these casks not being officially certificated; also .160 release
notices were issued for 4,491 casks of Tallow weighing 1,796 tons 8 cwts. This
1 allow was either exported or used in this country for manufacturing purposes.
Tea Sweepings weighing 92 tons 17 cwts. 1 qr. 25 lbs. were removed from
the various wharves and warehouses in the Borough and allowed export to
America for the guaranteed purposes of Caffeine extraction.
33,326 carcases of New Zealand and Australian Mutton were landed at
the Cold Stores Wharf. Of these, 2,145 had the important Lymphatic Glands
incised. During 1930, 10 per cent, of all carcases landed were subjected to
this procedure, but during 1931 it was decided that 5 per cent. should be
examined. Actually 7 per cent. were cut and examined, with the result that
24 carcases or 1.1 per cent. were found either diseased or had had Lymphatic
Glands illegally removed and were condemned. This again shows a slight
improvement against 1930 results, when 1.25 per cent. were condemned. This
no doubt being the result of a more careful examination before shipment.
During the year reports were circulated in the Press that butter from
Russia was being imported to this country and samples of this butter were
said to have contained a parasite. Large quantities of this class of butter were
landed in the Borough and examination was made from time to time, also
analyses were made of 10 samples and the butter was found to be genuine clean
butter, and microscopically free from any abnormal features.
It was found necessary to take out six summonses m respect to unsound
food. The total amount of fines imposed was £42 with £10 16s. 0d. costs.