CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6] — Page 428

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one

man to

so that it is impossible for him to inspect them thoroughly every day or other day. Consequently their every inspection is left to a great extent in

the hands of native constables or Sikhs, even though they may be able to maintain good order and cleanliness, they cannot have much idea as to the proper inspection of food.

3.

But in addition to the above duties the Inspector of Markets has to inspect all cattle landed in Hongkong, and to attend to any outbreak of disease among cattle in the Colony.

Generally speaking 440 head of cattle, 23 head of sheep, arrive here daily, and over 300 pigs; and it can be easily seen that a thorough inspection of these animals requires a considerable time. Indeed Government has already recognised that one Inspector is not sufficient to overtake this work in addition to his other duties by appointing an Assistant Inspector of Markets whose chief duty it is to inspect the live stock arriving here.

1.

The Slaughtering of cattle has also to be supervised by the Inspector of Markets, which takes up a good deal of time, as the Slaughter house for Victoria is situated in the extreme West of the town, and another at Yaumate. Recently Mr. Rae has inspected slaughtering at the West.

5.

the ports of Inspector of Weights and Measures and of Dangerous Goods have been entrusted for many years to the Inspector of Markets.

6.

It is plain, I think, from the above brief review that no one man can perform so many duties efficiently. As I have pointed out, this has been recognised to a certain extent by the appointment of Inspector Rae, who inspects all cattle landed in the Colony and supervises the slaughtering.

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one man to so that it is impossible for him to inspect them thoroughly every day or other day. Consequently their every inspection is left to a great extent in the hands of native constables or Sikhs, even though they may be able to maintain good order and cleanliness, they cannot have much idea as to the proper inspection of food. 3. But in addition to the above duties the Inspector of Markets has to inspect all cattle landed in Hongkong, and to attend to any outbreak of disease among cattle in the Colony. Generally speaking 440 head of cattle, 23 head of sheep, arrive here daily, and over 300 pigs; and it can be easily seen that a thorough inspection of these animals requires a considerable time. Indeed Government has already recognised that one Inspector is not sufficient to overtake this work in addition to his other duties by appointing an Assistant Inspector of Markets whose chief duty it is to inspect the live stock arriving here. 1. The Slaughtering of cattle has also to be supervised by the Inspector of Markets, which takes up a good deal of time, as the Slaughter house for Victoria is situated in the extreme West of the town, and another at Yaumate. Recently Mr. Rae has inspected slaughtering at the West. 5. the ports of Inspector of Weights and Measures and of Dangerous Goods have been entrusted for many years to the Inspector of Markets. 6. It is plain, I think, from the above brief review that no one man can perform so many duties efficiently. As I have pointed out, this has been recognised to a certain extent by the appointment of Inspector Rae, who inspects all cattle landed in the Colony and supervises the slaughtering.
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one

man to

so that it is impossible for -inspect them thoroughly every day or

other day. Consequently their every -inspection is left to a great extent in

Sikhs,

even

the hands of native constables or who cannot have much idea as to the

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may be able to maintain

good

order and cleaulinees.

3.

But in addition to the above duties the Empector of Markets has to

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