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tions have been investigated. The Notices under the Section
of the Public Health Act which deals with "Black Smoke"
have been attended to as carefully as is possible, and in
two cases where the stokers could not see the top of their shafts,
large mirrors in frames have been provided for reflecting the same
in order that a smoke nuisance can be at once seeni and dealt wicn.
No legal proceedings with respect to above have been necessary
during the year.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
These places have been regularly visited throughout the year, and
in accordance with the "Regulations" governing the same, the
periodical lime-washing and cleansing have been carried out without
much trouble. Special visits have been paid just prior to the granting
of fresh licenses in respect of the cowsheds and slaughterhouses.
In one case of a slaughterhouse, the L.C.C. Inspector opposed
the renewal of license, but the objection was over-ruled by the
licensing Committee.
Now and then some milksellers have had to be severely cautioned
as to the condition of the "dippers," the caution had the desired
effect, for there was no reason to complain upon the next inspection.
I have sometimes thought that it would be much better if the
Council had the power to refuse granting "milk " registration papers
to small chandlers' shop keepers, on account of their premises being
unsuitable for storing milk The milk, perhaps a quart up to half-agallon,
being the amount for the day, is put in close proximity to
paraffin oil, soap, open jars of pickles, tarry wood, etc., and despite
my insisting on the receptacles being covered with dust proof
material, the milk must surely become somewhat contaminated.