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In 44 cases, on inspection of the premises to which the complaint
related, no nuisance which could be dealt with under the Public
Health Acts was found to exist.
50 complaints were referred, after inspection, to the Surveyor's
Department.
171 intimation notices were served on the owners and occupiers
of premises complained of.
STABLES AND MEWS.
Considerable attention was given to the inspection of Stables
and Mews, especially during the summer months. 337 visits
were paid in connection with these premises and in very few
cases were accumulations of manure found. Copies of the
Regulations of the Council have been kept posted up at all the Mews
in the Borough.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
103 premises were added to the Register during the year, making
a total of 259. It was found necessary to erase 63 from the register
owing to removals, etc.
SALE OF FOODS & DRUGS ACTS, 1875-1901.
156 samples of Food and Drugs have been submitted to the Public
Analyst during the year. A table will be found on page 73 showing
the result of proceedings taken in respect of adulterated samples.
BUTCHERS', GREENGROCERS', AND FISHMONGERS' SHOPS,
STALLS, &c.
These have been frequently inspected with a view to seizure of any
unsound food exposed for sale or intended for sale as food for man.
In April a weekly general inspection was started. The inspections
are usually made on a Saturday night. A thorough inspection is