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time at which it was bought, thus enabling the retailer in most instances
to obtain the return of his money and relieving him of the temptation
to recoup himself by offering it for sale. There have been destroyed
the following, viz.:—
2 boxes of mackerel.
9 cole fish.
40 lbs. of skate.
1 box of herrings.
3 boxes of plaice.
3 stone mixed fish.
15 boxes of kippers.
1 box of plaice.
90 lbs. of skate.
1 cwt. 1 qr. cole fish.
2 trunks mixed fish.
1 box cole fish.
The following improvements have also been effected in the
premises:—
Smoking and frying premises removed 3
Animals, improperly kept, removed 2
Drainage repaired 3
Drainage obstruction removed 1
W.c. flush improved 2
Other improvements 12
Coffee Houses.—Frequent visits have been paid to the 48 coffeehouses
in the district, and our suggestions have been readily met when
suggesting improvements desirable. In this way the following improvements
have been obtained :—
Special cleansing 23
Paving improved 3
..Cisterns cleansed 5
Drains repaired 1
Receptacles for waste provided 1
Safes cleansed 3
Accumulation removed 7
Other improvements 6
Ice Cream Vendors.—One hundred and forty three premises
where ice cream is made have been visited, more particularly in the
summer months, with special reference to the sanitary conditions and
the cleanliness exercised in the preparation of the article. No case of
improper or unsound material has come before us but the following
sanitary improvements have been secured:—
Cleansing of premises 9
Yard paving improved 3
Storage receptacles provided 10
Water supply improved 4
Drainage repaired 3
W.c. flush improved 5
Other improvements 5