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Infectious disease has occurred in 228 houses, which have been
subsequently fumigated. Each house was immediately inspected on
receipt of notification, and in a number of cases defects were found,
mostly defective drains, uncovered storage cisterns, and dirty houses.
270 lots of bedding, clothing, &c., have been disinfected in the
Council's apparatus, and 76 rooms were stripped and limewhited
after cases of Scarlet Fever.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act. —73 samples were taken during
the year and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis, consisting
of:—
Milk 29
Butter 19
Ale 4
Flour 15
Syrup 4
It is satisfactory to note that in no case was it necessary to take proceedings
against the Vendors.
Margarine.—Two samples were taken for exposing margarine
without a label. In one case proceedings were not ordered, and in
the other summons was taken out but could not be served, as the
Vendor had left the town and his whereabouts not traced.
Dairies and Cowsheds.—There are 5 Cowsheds and 40 Milkshops
on the register, all of which have been frequently inspected.
The Cowsheds require many improvements in the way of paving,
ventilating, lighting, &c., to bring them in conformity with the new
regulations. One Cowshed has been drained and connected with
the sewer.
Slaughter-houses.—I Licensed, and 3 Registered Slaughterhouses
in the District, all of which have been inspected at intervals
and found to be kept in accordance with the Bye-laws.
Regular visits have been paid to the Markets, Shops, and Stalls
throughout the year.
Mortuary.—During the year 32 bodies have been received
into the Mortuary, and 8 post mortem examinations were made.