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House Refuse Removal.
The house refuse is removed twice weekly by the Council. It is placed in
sanitary dust bins, pails, &c., on the kerb or in the forecourts of the houses by the
occupiers. During the year 5,490 loads were thus removed and deposited on the
various shoots at the disposal of the Council.
Cow Sheds and Milk Shops.
There are 8 cow sheds, about 100 cows and 29 dairymen and purveyors of milk
in the district. The cow sheds and milk stores have been kept under constant
inspection and found clean. The cattle in the district are kept under inspection by
a Veterinary Surgeon, appointed by the Council, who reports at intervals. No cattle
suffering from Tuberculous disease were found in 1908.
Slaughter Houses.
There are 3 registered slaughter houses in the district. These have been
regularly inspected and found clean.
Bakehouses.
There are 15 bakehouses in the district none of which are underground. They
have been regularly inspected and found clean.
Housing of the Working Classes Acts.
In October I gave certificates, under the above Acts, for closing orders for 11
houses in Crayford Road. The work required to put them into proper sanitary
condition was afterwards done, and further proceedings were unnecessary.
Factories and Workshops.
The Factories and Workshops in the district have been regularly inspected and
found in proper sanitary condition.
Factories—Offensive Trades.
The various Factories, viz.:—Fish Guano, Chemical Manure, Fat Extraction,
Tallow Melting, &c., have been kept under constant inspection and found in
satisfactory condition.
Inspections.
I have, with the Inspector of Nuisances, made various inspections of property
during the year, and, where necessary, have had notices for the abatement of
nuisances, &c. served on the owners. As the result of this, in many cases the
property has been put into good repair.
I submit synopsis of work done by and under the supervision of the Inspector
of Nuisances.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. E. JERMAN,
Medical Officer of Health.