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≠ These two milk samples were respectively 3% and 16% deficient
in milk fat. Ho proceedings were instituted against the vendors
of these samples, the deficiency in fat, in each case, being
traced back to the cows.
The Board of Agriculture suggests that the number of samples
which should be taken in any district is three per 1,000 of the
population.
DRAINAGE AND SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The drains or sanitary fittings of 102 premises were found
to be in some respect defective. In 37 cases it was found
necessary to take up and entirely relay the drains. In 60
cases drains were found to be stopped up. 31 water closets, 10
sinks, 78 water closet cisterns, 7 inspection chambers and 5 soil
pipes were renewed or repaired. 1 cesspool was abolished.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936, SECTION 75.
84 dustbins were provided after intimation to replace worn
out receptacles, or absence of same. The provision of a proper
sanitary dustbin is a very useful health measure. It also
secures uniformity of receptacle and makes the task of the dustmen
cleaner and easier.