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DAIRIES, COWSHEDS AND MILKSHOPS.
There are 8 cowkeepers, 19 dairymen and 14 purveyors of milk
on the Register. Inspections of cowsheds, dairies and milkshops have
been made throughout the year, to the number of 514.
The general sanitary state of the premises and surroundings
is on the whole satisfactory. They are well lighted, ventilated, and
drained, and all have a sufficient supply of water.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
Fifty-five samples of milk were purchased and submitted for
analysis. The Public Analyst's certificate showed one of the
samples submitted to contain 18 per cent. of added water. This
sample was taken in the course of delivery at the Southall Railway
Station. The hearing of the case was a lengthy one and the opinion
expressed by the Clerk to the Court was that it was a highly
technical point to decide and one for the Supreme Court. The Bench
thereupon dismissed the case. The second prosecution was concerned
in the adulteration of a sample of milk taken from a local
farmer. The analysis showed 7 per cent. of added water and
deficiency in fat to the extent of 21 per cent. This being the first
offence and the defendant pleading guilty, the case was dismissed,
defendant paying costs, amounting to two guineas.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Sixty-seven inspections of bedding were made during the year
and 1 samples of bedding flock submitted for analysis to the Public
Analyst. All of these samples were genuine.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
No offensive trades as scheduled under the Public Health Acts
are carried out in the District.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There are no Common Lodging Houses in the District.