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Foul Pigs and Other Animals.
Four pigsties cleansed and repaired.
Dampness.
Sixteen cases were discovered.
One hundred and twenty-seven sundry nuisances were also
dealt with and remedied.
(a) The total number of inspections and re-inspections made
during the year was 235. These include:—
Fourteen premises inspected on complaint.
Twenty-seven premises inspected in connection
with infectious disease.
Fifty-four periodical inspections.
Twenty-nine house-to-house inspections.
(b) No statutory orders were issued, but sixty-seven informal
or cautionary notices were given.
(c) All defects are remedied or being remedied.
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS CONTROLLED BY
BYE-LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
These comprise :—
(a) Two houses let in lodgings ; and
(b) One offensive trade, viz., that of tallow melting and
fat boiling.
As regards the former very little trouble has been caused at any
time, and none during the year.
The latter has occasionally given rise to objectionable effluvia
when not in good working order, and the removal of the products
in open casks is unpleasant and should be regulated by bye-laws
insisting on the use of closed receptacles, though recently the
receptacles have been improved and less spilling occurs.
SCHOOLS.
There are three public elementary schools in the district, in
all of which the sanitation and water supply are satisfactory. There
is quite adequate accommodation for the scholars.