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Transfer.
One notification was forwarded to another health authority.
Bacteriological Examinations.
During the year ended 31st December, 1912, 77 samples of sputum
were forwarded to the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine for
bacteriological examination. The Tubercle bacillus was found to be
present in 12 instances (15.5 per cent.).
For Disinfection of Rooms and Articles, see page 91.
Spittoons and Bars of Licensed Premises.
The attention of the Public Health and Housing Committee was called
to the sanitary condition of the bars in licensed premises. It was stated
fewer spittoons are provided and the floors become covered with spittle ;
it was suggested that the public floors should be required to be cleansed
each morning with disinfectant and that spittoons containing disinfectants
should be required to be provided.
The Committee recommended that the attention of the Licensing
Justices be called to the matter.