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sheds, slaughter-houses, butchers' and fishmongers' shops,
dairies and milk shops and bakehouses.
There are four cowsheds where milk is produced and
sixteen dairies and milk shops from which it is retailed.
Samples of milk have been taken at various times for
bacteriological examination and the report of the Bacteriologist
shows that the milk produced and sold in the district is of
a very good quality.
There are five slaughter-houses situate within the District,
four of which are in frequent use, two at Garth Road, Morden,
and two at High Street, Merton, the former being licensed and
the latter registered.
The regulations requiring notice of intention to slaughter
have been regularly observed and every carcase has been
inspected before being offered for sale.
Fishmongers' shops have also been visited and the fish
exposed for sale examined. The total number of inspections
paid to butchers' and fishmongers' premises was 489.
Bakehouses.—There are 8 bakehouses in the District which
have been regularly cleansed, as required by statute. The total
number of visits paid to these premises was 93.
FOOD AND DRUG ACTS.
The Surrey County Council administers these Acts.
The total number of samples taken for analysis was 59.
Two were found t.o be adulterated. Prosecution followed in
one case, where 23 per cent, of cream had been abstracted and
resulted in a conviction.
FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS.
All premises registered under the Factory and Workshops
Act have been visited, attention being directed to the provision
of ventilation, sanitary accommodation and air space. There