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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST AUGUST, 1896.
Public Markets. An application from three shopkeepers for permission to sell perishable articles of food for man on their premises at Quarry Bay was considered,
The President moved-
That the Board recommend that the necessary licences be granted to the applicants.
Fat Boiling.--An application that the Board approve of certain premises known as No. 6, Tan Kwai Lane as being suitable for carrying on the trade of Fat Boiling therein was considered.
The President moved--
That Petitioner be informed that the Board is unable to accede to the prayer of his petition.
The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Kitchens.--A correspondence-which had been cirenlated to Members-having reference to the erection of kitchens en a passage between two rows of houses, was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The Medical Officer of Health moved--
That Messrs. Leigh & Orange be informed that the Board considers that the continued existence of the passage
throughout its entire length is necessary on sanitary grounds.
The President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Concreting Floors. An application--which had been circulated to Members--that the concreting of certain parts of certain kitchen floors be not enforced, was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The President moved--
That the applicant be informed that the part of the kitchen floors on which the three stoves stand need not be
concreted at present.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns-which had been circulated to Members-for the weeks ended the 20th aud 27th June, and the 4th and 11th July, 1896, respectively, were laid on the table.
Licences. Twenty-four applications for licences to keep swine were considered.
It was agreed that the nine for sties on approved sites be granted, and that the other fifteen be refused.
Notices to abate Nuisances.--A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members--having reference to the abatement of certain nuisances at Nos. 31, 33, 35 and 37, Elgin Street, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The President addressed the Board and moved---
That Mr. Van Eps be informed in the sense of the President's minute dated the 16th July, 1896. The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Swine Dealers.--A petition--which had been circulated to Members from the Swine Dealers in Victoria was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The President moved--
That Petitioners be informed the prayer of their petition is refused.
Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Fat Boiling.--A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members--having reference to the continuance of Fat Boiling works at No. 1, Wa Lane was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The President moved-
That Messrs. Denison & Ram be informed the Board approve of the plans submitted and that at present à grease trap need not be provided but if luter on one is found necessary it must be constructed as required by the Board.
The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
House to House Visitation.---The Medical Officer of Health addressed the Board and moved--
That the services of the eight European constables and of the eight Chinese constables, now engaged upon house
to house visiting in the city of Victoria, be dispensed with at the end of this week.
The President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Adulteration of Food and Drugs.-A Bill-a copy of which had been sent to each Member-entitled An Ordinance to make better provision for the Sale of Food and Drugs in a pure stute, was read section by section, amended and agreed to.
The President moved-
That the Bill as amended be forwarded to the Colonial Secretary.
Mr. N. J. EDE secondel.
Question-put and agreed to.
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Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 30th day of July, 1896.
Read and confirmed this 30th day of July, 1896.
HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
President.
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