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102 visits were made during the year, and the houses
generally were kept in a satisfactory condition, the bye-laws
observed, and the lime-washing and cleaning carried out in
conformity with the bye-laws.
No case of infectious disease occurred in any of the houses.
Complaints.
The number of complaints received and entered in the
register are as follows:—
Main drains choked 46
W.C. and branch drains choked and defective 22
No water to closet 7
Roofs and gutters defective 8
Animals improperly kept 4
Overcrowding 4
Offensive accumulation 3
Dirty, defective and damp premises 9
Sundry 10
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All were immediately investigated and steps taken to remedy
or abate the nuisance discovered.
Infectious Disease.
During the year 184 cases of infectious disease were notified
to the Medical Officer of Health. Each house was at once
visited and enquiries made respecting the milk and water
supply, schools attended, the sanitary arrangements, etc., inspected
with a view to ascertaining the probable source of infection,
and measures taken to remedy any insanitary condition
discovered. All these particulars are entered in the Infectious
Disease Register.