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977 inspections of the outworkers' homes were made ; and in
addition 241 visits were paid to addresses returned on the lists,
but it was found on calling at the houses that the work had been
given up or that the occupiers had removed. The removals were
in most instances traced.
In 278 instances it was found necessary to serve notices with
regard to uncleanly or insanitary conditions.
Infectious diseases occurred in five of the outworkers' homes.
Necessary precautions were taken to prevent the spread of infection.
MORTUARY.
During the year the number of bodies leceived was 96. There
were 32 post-mortems and 96 inquests held.
PETROLEUM.
Twenty-two licenses were issued after inspection as to the
suitability of the premises.
DUST COLLECTION.
20,582 tons of house refuse, comprising 18,386 loads, were
removed in 1911 to the Destructor.
During the year the dust collection has been carried out in a
satisfactory manner, and although the population has increased,
the cost for removal has been reduced.
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