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Factories and Workshops Act.
The places included under this heading are fully
set out in Mr. Hill's report. There are no factories
of large size, but several dressmakers' workrooms in
connection with large establishments exist, and are
generally found in proper condition for their purpose.
All defects or insanitary matters are at once remedied,
and, generally, all these shops, workrooms, etc., are in
a satisfactory condition. Regular supervision is continually
exercised. When female labour alone is employed,
the places are put in charge of the female
Sanitary Inspector, who reports to me and the Chief
Inspector. Mrs. Copeland's report on her duties connected
with this work is appended.
Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Order.
Very careful and systematic inspection of these
places has been given throughout the year, and with
one or two important alterations and improvements in
certain dairies, their condition can be generally stated
as quite adequate and suitable for their retail purposes.
The greater portion of our milk supply is, of course,
imported from country farms and dairies, and no fault
has been discovered reflecting in any way upon the
supply. It can safely be assumed that the business
premises which are associated with the distribution of
milk are all in a fit and proper condition. I reiterate
my advice, that it is a prudent and reasonable prevention
to bring all milk intended for drinking purposes,
especially, to the boiling point for a single moment
before it is consumed. When " Pasteurisation " is
practicable that, of course, is a still more desirable
practice. I may add that in no single instance have
I been able to trace milk as a cause of disease.
General Sanitary Administration.
The Sanitary Inspector's report and appended
Tables prove that, in the Public Health Department,