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No case of overcrowding or infectious disease in any workshop has
been found to exist, but some cases of infectious diseases notified as
residing in the district, but engaged outside the district, have been dealt
with by notifying the authorities in whose district they worked.
Outworkers.
The premises where male outworkers live have been visited at
intervals. Changes of address have been noted and registered, and where
necessary " notices " for cleansing have been served and complied with.
Bakehouses.
The occupied bakehouses now number 21 and these have been
regularly inspected during the year. The bi-annual cleansing has been
carried out satisfactorily and the places kept in very good order.
Dairies, Cowsheds, Milkshops and Slaughterhouses.
These places are regularly visited during the year. All dippers and
storage vessels have been closely inspected as to cleanliness and have,
generally speaking, been kept in a good condition.
All changes of tenancy (which are many) have been dealt with and
the registers brought up to date.
The number of these on the register at present is as follows:—
Milkshops 65
Cowshed 1
Slaughterhouse 1
Canal Boats Acts.
Canal boats that are "registered" as such under the Acts are
visited as opportunities offer.
They have been found, as regards the living quarters, in a clean
and bright condition, and full advantage taken of the means of ventilation
provided.
The "certificates" have been produced for inspection when asked
for, and examined and compared with the number o occupants, and
no overcrowding has been found to exist. No cases of illness have
been discovered on the boats.