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A great deal of work has been done in connection with the abatement
of these nuisances, and a large proportion of your Inspector's
time is taken up by the superintendence of this work, but it is pleasing
to report that there is a great improvement in the character of the
work done.
Systematic Inspection.—During the year there were 679 premises
inspected, and 609 re-inspections of nuisances in course of abatement ;
298 visits were paid to infected houses, 178 rooms disinfected, also
17 closets where cases of Enteric Fever were notified, in addition to
the ordinary inspections of Cowsheds, Dairies and Milkshops, Bakehouses,
Slaughter Houses, Piggeries, and the Common Lodging House.
Drainage Examinations.—The smoke test has been applied to
83 drains, and over 96 per cent, of them were found to be defective in
some particular.
Workshops.—Three Workshops with insufficient sanitary accommodation
were provided with additional and efficient water closets.