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of inspection in different parts of the Parish on
several occasions.
In 9 premises, cooling chambers and catch-pits
have been constructed for preventing hot water,
steam and improper substances entering the Public
Sewers.
The question of Lavatory basins being provided for
washing has been before the Committee, and in a
number of cases, especially in those factories where
articles of food are prepared, suitable washing conveniences
have been supplied for the use of the
workpeople engaged in them.
Reports have been received of upwards of 2,000
cases where chimneys and shafts have been kept
under observation. Eleven statutory notices have
been served for the abatement of the smoke
nuisance; seven summonses were taken out and
fines and costs inflicted, amounting to £23 14s. 0d.
There are 81 Bakehouses in the Parish, 14 of
which are at the present time unused. The whole
of these have been inspected, and where necessary
notices have been served for cleansing, etc.
The Cow-houses and Slaughter-houses have from
time to time been inspected. After certain require-