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UNSOUND FOOD DESTROYED.
Portions of 2 carcases of mutton.
1 Ox Liver, 1 Ox Head.
7 Sets of Lungs (oxen, sheep and pigs).
18 Herrings.
821bs. Pears, 2 Parcels Bananas.
31bs. Apples, 81bs. Strawberries.
2 Parcels of Cherries and 81bs. Tomatoes.
INSPECTIONS.
The total number of Inspections made in connection with
the work of the department was 5,839. In 803 of the houses
and premises visited, nuisances to the number of 1,476 were
discovered, and, in dealing with the sanitary defects from
which they arose, 208 "Intimation" and 97 "Statutory"
notices were served. The number of letters written and received
with reference to the business of the department was
respectively 1,038 and 1,063. At the end of the year 1,178
of the nuisances had been abated, the work of remedying 177
was in hand, and the remaining 121 were outstanding. In
order to ascertain that the sanitary defects above referred to
were being properly remedied, 1,324 visits were paid to the
respective premises while the necessary work was in progress.
As compared with the figures submitted last year, it will
be seen on reference to the summary of work done that there
has been an increase in the number of inspections made under
the various headings.
Of the inspections made 294 were systematic house-tohouse
visits. It is to be regretted that more time cannot be
devoted to this particular work, as it is of considerable importance
that the department should be kept well informed as to
the general sanitary condition of the dwelling houses throughout
the district, but further attention given to this matter
would necessitate the neglect of other equally urgent work.