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Inspection of Schools.
The schools in my division number eight, each of which was inspected
during the year.
The sanitary condition of the lavatories, conveniences, water supplies,
and fittings was satisfactory.
Tuberculosis and Measles.
In addition to the ordinary notification of infectious diseases, in all
cases of measles notified from schools and in cases of tuberculosis the
homes of the patients were inspected and advice given re isolation and
disinfection, to prevent the spread of infection and all insanitary conditions
were dealt with.
Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909.
The premises, 232, 234, 236, West Ferry Road, were reported to be
dealt with under this Act, as unfit for human habitation and upon your
representation to the Council closing orders were made—at the date of
this report the premises are unoccupied.
Premises where Food Stuffs were Sold or Prepared for Sale.
Periodical inspections were made of the following premises:—
Bakehouses, 7.
Slaughterhouses, 1.
Tripe dressers and sausage makers, 9.
Dairies and milk shops, 19.
Ice cream vendors, 22.
Coffee shops and dining rooms, 33.
Fish shops, 12.
In all cases where cleansing, limewashing, or other works of sanitary
improvements were necessary the matter was brought to the notice of
the occupiers by written intimation, which in every case was complied
with. The regularity of the periodical inspection of these premises has
impressed upon the occupiers the necessity of cleanliness and lime.
washing, etc., of kitchens and places where food is prepared or stored.
This was proved by the amount of work already completed or in progress
(without notice) at the time of my visits.
Riverside Wharves and Food Preserving Factories.
Frequent visits were made to the undermentioned wharves and
factories, and records were kept of all unsound foodstuffs and methods
of destruction.