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A new Register has been compiled, and each of these
premises has been entered therein. The cubic capacity of the
workrooms has been obtained, but no case of overcrowding
has been dealt with. Particulars respecting cleanliness, means
of ventilation, and sanitary accommodation have also been
recorded in the Register.
A system for tabulating records respecting these matters
at subsequent periodical inspections has been devised, and the
following contraventions of the Act have been observed:—
10 Insufficient Sanitary Accommodation.
10 Want of Cleanliness.
1 Insufficient means of Ventilation.
6 Other Nuisances.
3 Want of drainage to floors.
These contraventions of the Act have been brought to
the notice of the Occupiers of the workshops, and all defects
have been remedied by them.
There are 15 Out-workers resident in the District, and
without exception they are employed by people trading outside
the District. Frequent inspection has been made of
their premises and it has been found that they were for the
most part in a cleanly condition. No case of Infectious
Disease has occurred at any of these houses.
Midwivos' Act.
There are 3 qualified Midwives in the District, and these
have been duly entered on the Register.
I have kept close observation over these women during
the year, and I have carefully examined from time to time
their maternity bags and case books, and have given them instructions
in respect of personal cleanliness together with
suggestions as to the best and most simple appliances necessary
for their requirements. For this purpose I obtained a maternity
bag as recommended and used by the Royal Maternity
Charity in order that they might be efficiently equipped for
their duties.
One of these nurses ceased work for some months during
the year on account of nursing her husband who was then
suffering from cancer. He has since succumbed to the disease