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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Ice Cream Premises.
At the end of 1906 there were 229 of these on the Register.
During 1907 36 were added and 30 removed, leaving a total of 235
on the Register. 323 inspections were made of these premises
during the year and 39 notices were served, all of which were for
cleansing.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
At the end of 1906 there were 218 houses let in lodgings on
the Register. Eleven were added during 1907, making a total of
229 on the Register at the end of 1907.
513 inspections of these were made during the year, and 376
notices were served, 14 for overcrowding and 362 for other conditions,
chiefly cleansing. With regard to five premises prosecutions
were taken for failing to cleanse, and convictions were
obtained in each case.
No difficulties have arisen during the year in carrying out
these By-laws, and I am able to report that all these premises
have been kept in much better condition since being placed on the
Register.
Offensive Trade Refuse.
The arrangement entered into by the Council in 1904 for the
removal of the above by a contractor still continues to work satisfactorily.
No complaints have been received during the year in
this Department as to the methods adopted.
Unsound Food.
During the year one box of Cod Roes, three cases of Herrings,
14 boxes of Haddocks, two boxes of Kippers, one box of
Soles, two trunks of Mixed Fish, one bushel of Winkles, three
boxes of Tomatoes and 24 lbs. of Walnuts, were destroyed at the
request of the owners and the usual certificates granted.