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Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
There are two cowsheds in the district; they have been frequently
visited, and the cleansing and lime-washing regularly
carried out.
There are 48 milksellers on the register. The majority are
small dealers, and keep the milk in the shop. Particular attention
has been given to the arrangements for storing the milk, the
cleanliness of the utensils, and the protection of the milk from
dust, flies, etc.
Bakehouses.
There are 17 bakehouses in the district. All have been systematically
inspected and found on the whole to be kept in a
satisfactory condition, and the cleansing required by the regulations
properly carried out.
Slaughterhouses.
There are three slaughterhouses in the district, two of which
are licensed by the Council, the other having been established prior
to the passing of the Public Health Act, only requiring to be
registered.
During the past year 276 visits of inspection have been
made, generally at a time when slaughtering was in progress,
the premises generally speaking are well kept, the provisions of
the by-laws with regard to lime-washing, removal of offal, and
humane slaughtering, etc., carried out.
The following were delivered up upon the butchers noticing
the diseased condition :—
2 Diseased livers.
3 Diseased lungs.