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enlargement to cease their opposition for the sake of this
benefit alone. 3,322 tuberculous carcases were seized last
year in England and Wales, mostly in towns were there was
a public abattoir. How many carcases are likely then to
pass into the market where the inspection is irregular and
not subject to constant veterinary inspection.
Bakehouses.
These have been inspected twice during the year, and in
two cases it was necessary to communicate with the Factory
Inspector for minor infringements of the Act.
Remarks.
595 visits of Inspection were made.
13 visits to schools. 105 letters were written to
25 visits to milkshops. recommend improvements.
14 visits to slaughter-houses. 7 notices were served.
78 visits to bakehouses.
Total visits by Medical Officer, 725.
Apart from the high Zymotic death-rate, the health of the
town has been good. It stands generally at about the average
for towns of the same size, but I hope in time it may be
brought into an even more favourable position as regards its
place in the health statistics. After this great epidemic of
Scarlet Fever we may reasonably look forward to a very few
cases of this disease in the next few years.
In conclusion, gentlemen, I have to thank you for the
consideration you have shown me during my long illness,
and for the congratulations you have tendered to me on my
recovery.
Yours faithfully,
H. BEALE COLLINS, D.P.H., Etc.
Medical Officer of Health.