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Slaughter Houses.
The 4 slaughter houses (3 licensed and 1 registered 1 have
been frequently inspected, the cleansing and limewashing carried
out in accordance with the bye-laws.
Removal of Refuse.
The number of loads of refuse removed during the year was
3,878, which averages 3.17 loads per cart per day. The capacity
of the cart is about 3½ cubic yards, and on an average a load of
refuse weighs 30cwt. The total number of loads represent in
weight about 5,817 tons.
Disinfectants.
For the convenience of the inhabitants disinfectants are given
out daily between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m. During the year 6
tons of carbolic powder and 850 gallons of disinfecting fluid have
been distributed
In conclusion I append summary of work carried out during
the year.
1 am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
H. WOOD,
Sanitary Inspector.