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COWSHEDS AND DAIRIES ACT.
The number of cowsheds in the district are 11, two having been
closed during the year. These have been periodically inspected
during the year, and special attention has been given as to the cleanliness
of the cowsheds, milking utensils, and the provision for prompt
removal of manure and efficient receptacles for the same. There have
been 7 applications for registration by milk dealers, and after inspection
these were registered. Several cases occurred during the year where
infectious disease had broken out in the homes of persons engaged in
this business—the cowkeepers and dairymen were communicated with,
and the men compelled to remain away from their employment until
the risk of spreading the infection was over. I may here state that I
have received every assistance from the employers in carrying out this
Act.
SLAUGHTER-HOUSES.
The slaughter-houses of the district have been visited from time
to time, and the cleansing of the walls and renewal of receptacles for
offal have been insisted upon. The methods of slaughtering have
been enquired to, and from time to time the organs have been examined
before leaving the slaughter house. There are 19 slaughter houses in
the District. Two licenses have been transferred during the year,
1 new one granted, and 2 slaughter houses closed.
PETROLEUM LICENSES.
Ten licenses have been renewed, 2 new ones granted, and 1 license
transferred.
UNSOUND FOOD.
Since my last report 342 lbs. weight of fish and a large quantity
of fruit consisting of tomatoes, apples, etc., and over 3000 eggs
were found on inspection to be unfit for human consumption and
destroyed.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACT.
Seven houses were closed as unfit for habitation, 2 have since
been repaired by their owners and are now occupied and the other 5
finally closed.
DUST COLLECTION.
14347 loads of house refuse have been deposited at the works of
the Destructor during the year, the work having again been satisfactorily
carried out.