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The articles disinfected in the hot-air disinfecting
chamber belonging to the Parish were as follows :—
44 Beds
80 Mattresses
25 Palliasses
63 Quilts
185 Blankets
18 Waistcoats
30 Trowsers
62 Carpets
35 Hearth Rugs
72 Curtains
6 Suits of Clothing
133 Sheets
65 Bolsters
121 Pillows
36 Dresses
12 Shawls
38 Coats
65 Towels
40 Cushions
28 Table Covers
26 Rugs
And a quantity of Sundry Articles.
The total number of complaints attended to, and of
notices served, was considerably less than in 1884, and it
was not necessary to take legal proceedings in any case
during the year.
The markets have been regularly inspected and kept in
good order, so that it has only been necessary to condemn
food exposed for sale in one instance.
The slaughter-houses and cow-sheds have also been
regularly inspected and kept in good condition. No application
for a license has been opposed, and no new application
has been made.
The number of articles of clothing, bedding, &c., disinfected,
has been much less than in 1884, on account of the
disappearance of the epidemic of Small Pox, and the
diminution of the number of cases of infectious diseases
generally.
The Architect of the new Vestry Offices in Mount Street
has consulted me with regard to the drainage and sanitary