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96
47 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage of
3.0. Compared with the percentage for the previous year a decrease of
09 is shown.
Particulars of the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in table 53.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
18 summonses were taken out during the year 1924. The following
table shows the number of summonses in each ward :—
TABLE 51.
Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the
Food and Drugs Act.
St. Mary's
Ward.
St. Paul's
Ward.
St. Peter's
Ward.
St. John's
Ward.
Trinity
Ward.
All Saints'
Ward.
St. Michael's
Ward.
St. Jude's
Ward.
St. George's
Ward.
Christchurch
Ward.
St. Saviour's
Ward.
Total.
Number of
Summonses
taken out
2
-
1
4
3
-
2
3
2
1
-
18
The proceedings taken before the Magistrates resulted as follows :—
Summonses.
Convictions obtained on 14
Withdrawn (duplicates) 2
Dismissed on warranties -
Dismissed on payment of costs 2
Total 18