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DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS.—There were 42 cowsheds on the
register at the end of the year, of which 40 were in occupation as
against 41 sheds and 36, in occupation in. 1907. During the year,
2 of the least desirable sheds have been discontinued, 1 large new
shed has been erected with accommodation for 60 cows, and
2 modern sheds which had been out of use have again been
occupied. The registered cowsheds provide accommodation for
696 cows with 800 cubic feet per head. The number of cows in the
registered sheds in December was 535.
The number of Cowkeepers in the Borough is now 28 as
compared with 27 in 1907.
During the year 76 dairies were removed from, and 128 added
tb the register, leaving 278 on the register at the end of the year.
Two applications for registration were refused, as the premises
were unsuitable.
Thirty-four notices were served during the year for various
matters requiring attention on the premises of dairymen, all of which
were complied with at the end of the year.
ICE CREAM VENDORS.—All premises where ice cream was
known to be made were regularly visited during the season. All
were found in a fairly satisfactory condition, and there was no
occasion to serve any notices during the year.