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least 3.5 per cent., which deficiency indicated the presence of at least 3 5
per cent. of added water, and the butter contained 1.3 per cent. of
excessive water.
Altogether 19 samples of butter were obtained; 4 were found to
contain boric acid, three 0 5 per cent. and one 0.25 per cent.
Public Schools.
Oban Street Council Schools.
Bromley Hall Road Council Schools.
Hay Currie Council Schools.
St. Leonard's Road Council Schools.
Marner Street Council Schools.
The above schools were inspected and found to be in a fair sanitary
condition; the drinking water supplies were drawn direct from Metropolitan
Water Board's mains. The storage tanks were furnished with
covers and periodically cleansed; these tanks are only used for supplies to
lavatories and closets, etc.
Inspection of Bakehouses, etc.
I have, as instructed, made the periodical inspections of these (13)
premises (three not in use), and, where required, served Extracts of
Factory and Workshop Act, 1891, "intimations " and statutory notices
for the necessary work of cleansing and repairs, which were respectively
complied with.
Hairdressers' Shops.
The whole of the hairdressers' shops in the division were inspected,
attention being given to the cleanliness of the utensils used in the business
as well as to the sanitary conditions of the premises. Where defects
existed, "intimations" and statutory notices were served and nuisances
abated.
Public-House Urinals, etc.
Attention has been given to the urinals to ascertain whether they
were kept clean and furnished with the necessary fittings in compliance
with the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1904.
Verminous Booms.
During the course of year 11 rooms were cleansed; it was not