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reference ; this information should be of the greatest value,
should the question of contaminated milk again arise. On
the whole the sanitary arrangements and precautions against
fly-contamination were satisfactory. In the small dairies and
milkshops, the importance of boiling the milk-cans is not
always appreciated, nor cleanliness in the strictest scientific
sense always obtained.
The careful grooming of cows, disinfection of udders,
and the cleanliness of the milkers' hands is not always
satisfactory. I have again to express my opinion that more
stringent by-laws relating to the dairies, milkshops,
cowsheds, etc., should be in operation. By-laws have already
been drafted, but have been held in abeyance in expectation
of a Government measure dealing with the milk question.
The usual inspections have been made of bakehouses,
slaughter houses, factories and workshops.
I have observed a few cases of overcrowding which
have been promptly attended to, but owing to the migratory
habits of the offenders, this nuisance is apt to recur in
another part of the district.
I should like again to make reference to the Metropolitan
Water Board's Regulations, prohibiting the use of 3 gallon
flushing tanks for W.C's and allowing only tanks of a
capacity not exceeding 2 gallons. I regard this as a
mistake, as the flushing is not nearly so good, consequently
the drains and interceptors are more liable to get blocked.
I should like to express my appreciation of the valuable
help of the Sanitary Inspector (Mr. A. J. Willett), during the
diphtheria outbreak. A considerable amount of extra work
occurred at this time, and not a little anxiety was felt by
those responsible for the health of the District.
Particulars of the various inspections will be found in
the Sanitary Inspector's Report.