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Some 37,350 visits of inspection were made by the sanitary inspectors, the
premises under inspection including dwelling houses, artisans' dwellings, houses
let in lodgings, outworkers' premises, factories, workshops, laundries, bakehouses,
cowsheds, milk vendors' premises, ice cream shops, slaughterhouses, and places
where food is prepared and sold. The special house to house inspections carried
out during the year are referred to later (page 30).

In connection with the foregoing it may be mentioned that 7 old brick drains
were abolished, and in 45 instances nuisance due to rats were dealt with. In 102
cases water supplies were restored, and in 120 leaky water pipes were repaired.
In 4 cases new urinals were provided and in 11 they were cleansed and repaired.
Foul accumulations were dealt with on 201 premises. In 24 instances the stabling
of animals was improved, and in 5 the stables were paved under the supervision
of the sanitary officers with a view to the abatement or prevention of nuisance.