The Archive · 1902

Adulterated Milk

Mr. T. N, Hugal!, Inspector of Dairies, proceeded against a min on the charge of bringing into the S:'tlement adult-rated milk, which was alo brought from an unlicensed dairy.

Mr. Hugall stated that the min was an offender, and had caused the authorities lerable trouble in the past. On two previous occasions he had been convic'e! for similar offences, on one occasion being fined $10, ant onthe second $50. At one of the trials the Mugictrate had order: the detention of defendant's cows, but he had managed to remove them beyond the jurisdiction of the Court. Av analysis of the milk seized by the Health Departm ent in this instance revealed the presence of 35 per cent of water. The bottles were got up in the manner of those from licensed dairies, and sealed with the chop "Yet Sing." He trustd that the Court would inflict an exemplary punishment.

Defendant was fined $100.

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