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remaining 119 were outstanding. In order to ascertain that
the sanitary defects were being properly remedied 2,104 visits
were paid to the respective premises while the work was in
progress.
The customary systematic inspection of the district has
been well maintained, and all insanitary conditions discovered
in connection with house property and other premises which
come under the control of the Department have been promptly
dealt with. The various trade premises, which are subject to
periodical inspection, have been kept under observation, and
steps have been taken to maintain as far as practicable a pure
food supply.
Recent legislation has considerably extended the scope
of sanitary administration, and it is necessary to apply carefully
organised effort in order that each branch or section of
work receives the attention which its importance demands.
Among the sanitary operations which received special
attention are the following:—House to house inspection;
special inspections for the investigation of complaints and
other reasons; supervision and testing of all drainage and
general sanitary works executed in connection with existing
buildings; inspection of dairies, cowsheds, milkshops, factories,
workshops, slaughter-houses, bakehouses, restaurants,
butchers', fruiterers' and fishmongers' shops; the inspection
of meat and other foods and of premises where foodstuff is
deposited or prepared for sale. Visits have also been made
in connection with the administration of the Petroleum Acts,
and the Shops Acts, 1912 and 1913.
In accordance with the instructions of your Medical
Officer of Health the necessary enquiries have been made in
respect to each case of infectious disease notified, and the disinfection
of the premises occupied by infectious patients has
been promptly carried out.
The usual practice has been continued of communicating
with the responsible party immediately upon the discovery of
any sanitary defect, and supplying detailed particulars of the