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New fumigating chambers have been fitted, the steam disinfecting apparatus
and boiler have been re-constructed, an incinerator for the cremation of infected
articles has been added, and special arrangements provided for the
convenience and safety of juries inspecting bodies.
DISINFECTANTS.
The warm and prolonged summer last year necessitated a greater demand
for disinfectants, which were used freely for watering the channels of the
roadways and for disinfecting street gullies and other places likely to create
nuisance by the decomposition of organic matter.
The wood pavements when flushed at night receive a liberal treatment of
disinfectant.
The material and methods adopted in 1901 has been in operation annually
since that year, and appear to have given every satisfaction.
As in former years, all chemicals and disinfectants supplied throughout the
Public Health Department have been obtained through your Medical Officer.
They are used for the following purposes:—
A. Deodorizing and "denaturalizing" condemned meat.
B. Disinfecting public conveniences (urinals, &c.).
C. Disinfecting roadways, street gullies, &c.
D. Disinfecting premises, &c., after infectious disease, drain testing,
and sundries.
The amounts spent during the past twelve months under these several
headings were:—
£ s. d.
A. 5 4 0
B. 20 2 0
C. 131 8 0
D. 28 19 6
Total £185 13 6
The average amount expended during the previous three years for similar
purposes was £161 17s. 7d.