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The figures chow that there has been no fallirg-off in
the inspection of houses. No less than 3,841 houses
were inspected, and their sanitary condition recorded.
445 first notices were served to remedy defects and
abate nuisances. Only 17 second notices were needed
to ensure compliance, and a large amount of sanitary
improvement was effected on requisition. It was not
found necessary to apply to a magistrate in any case.
Amongst the more important works of the year may
be mentioned the lifting, altering, and relaying of imperfect
drains, and the cleansing of foul drains. Also
the syphoning off of sewer gasses, altering sinks, baths,
lavatories, and rain-water pipes to discharge over gullies
outside. Also cleansing and repairing of water closets,
causing water to be laid on 18 closets, providing dust
bins and cisterns, and repairing and covering a large
number of the latter. The higher figures in respect of
these improvements are shown in the table.
In addition to this, 13 pig nuisances were removed,
and 87 accumulations of manure were got rid of, 70 unwholesome
and dilapidated houses were repaired and
cleansed, and 30 cesspools abolished. There were 76
rooms in 53 houses disinfected after infectious diseases
as compared with 23 last year, 51 after Scarlet Fever,
2 after Typlioid, 6 after Diphtheria, 5 after Small-pox,
there was no recurrence after disinfection. The
Inspector carries out my instructions regarding these
matters, to my entire satisfaction.
The bake-houses have all been regularly inspected,
and are in good condition.
I personally inspected all the cow-sheds and slaughter
houses, and saw no reason to oppose a renewal of the
owners' licenses.