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Bakehouses.
I have by your direction made periodical inspections of the
bakehouses (three of which are underground), which with a few
exceptions have been found to be in a clean condition, and the
limewashing has been done at least twice in the year in accordance
with the Act. Several nuisances were found to exist ; notices were
sent, and the same satisfactorily abated.
Cowsheds and Slaughterhouses.
Five notices have been received for renewal of licenses. The
premises were duly inspected, and where found in an insanitary
condition, through want of cleansing, improper water supply,
insufficient ventilation, defective drains, inlets to same, and dirty
utensils, etc., notices were served and the nuisances abated before
the licenses were granted. Periodical inspections have been made
with a view of detecting any infringement of the bye-laws.
Milkshops and Milk Sellers.
I have by your direction made periodical inspections of the
above premises, and in many cases found they had not been registered
through change of proprietorship. I have supplied them with
the necessary forms to fill in so that their names could be entered
on the register ; in no single case have I had occasion to complain
of dirty utensils; in several cases the measures have been found
to be old and much worn. Notices have been served and new
ones furnished.
Factory and Workshop Acts.
Smoke Nuisances.
Several complaints had been received during the year in respect
of nuisances from black smoke emanating from the shafts and
chimneys in the district. The premises were visited with a view