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I am of opinion that a greater amount of house-to-house
inspection is desirable, and recommend the appointment of one
additional Inspector at least, for this duty.
DISINFECTION.—During the year 1,148 rooms were
disinfected and 32,201 articles were removed for treatment in
the Steam Disinfector at Molesworth Street Depot. During the
small pox outbreak it was necessary to burn 33 articles, which
were replaced by your Council.
WATER CERTIFICATES.—During the year 1,350 new
houses were inspected and found to be in possession of a proper
and sufficient water supply. Certificates were issued in accordance
with the Act.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT.—The principa
measures under this Act are the inspection of workshops,
workrooms, and the homes of outworkers. The Inspector
entrusted with this duty was only engaged during a portion of
the year, during which time he made 225 inspections. The
provisions of the Act relating to Bakehouses has been referred
to elsewhere.
CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE ACT, 1890.—This
Act provides that the assessment to inhabited house duty of any
house originally built or adapted by additions or alterations and
used for the role purpose of providing separate dwellings for
persons, at rents not exceeding for each dwelling the rate of
seven shillings and sixpence a week, and occupied only by
persons paying such rents, shall be discharged by the said
Commissioners, provided that a certificate of the Medical Officer
of Health for the district in which the house is situate, shall be
produced to them to the effect that the house is so constructed
as to afford suitable accommodation for each of the families or
persons inhabiting it, and that due provision is made for their