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During 1909 and 1910 a systematic inspection of these places was made,
and in a considerable number of cases conditions in contravention of the
Act, were found. In 1909 the total number of premises altered in order to
comply with the Act was 19, as set out in the Report for that year. In 1910
the number of premises dealt with was 52. Of these places 39 were found
to have drain inlets in rooms where food was prepared or sold, in 39
premises the drains were defective, in 15 structural defects of various kinds
were present, and 38 premises needed cleansing. The places were dealt
with as follows:—in 36 instances the drains were entirely, and in 3 instances
partially, reconstructed; in 39 instances improperly placed drain
inlets were removed, with or without re-drainage; in 15 instances more
or less extensive structural alterations, other than drainage alterations,
were carried out; and 38 premises were thorougly cleansed under notice.
Two premises were pulled down, and in 7 cases the use of the premises for
the sale or preparation of food was discontinued.