BOLT FROM THE BLUE.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1820, 11 January 1913, Page 5

BOLT FROM THE BLUE.

FOR BUTCHERS. CLEAN METHODS DEMANDED. Press Assn—By Telegraph—Copyright Received 9.45 p.m. Brisbane, Jan. 10. Regulations have been introduced revolutionising the sale of meat. They provide that butchers' shops must have all external openings covered with wire gauze, and the doors must be kept closed except during entering and exit. The meat must be wrapped in clean paper, and not come into contact with writing or printing.The inspector is empowered to order sione or concrete floor to be laid with a view of preventing the entrauce of rats.

Nobody is to be allowed to hold in their mouth any implement used for the preparation of meat or any label or article used for wrapping or dressing the meat. Nobody is permitted to sell meat returned by customers Spitting in the shops is prohibited.