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SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
The licensed slaughter houses in the Borough at the end of the year numbered
5 as compared with 5 in 1912, 6 in 1911, 6 in 1910, 7 in 1909, 7 in 1908, 8 in 1907,
9 in 1906, and 12 in 1905. The slaughter-houses were inspected from time to time
during the year, and their general sanitary conditions may be reported being
satisfactory.
COWHOUSES.
The number of cowhouses at the end of the year was 7 ; there has been no
alteration in their number during the past ten years, but the number of cows
kept has been gradually dwindling. The cowhouses afford accommodation for
about 100 cows. The number of cows kept, however, was found at an inspection
made in October, to be 32 only. The numbers for previous years were 37 in 1912,
41 in 1911, 39 in 1910, 44 in 1909, 52 in 190S, 57 in 1907, 74 in 1906, 86 in 1905,
95 in 1904, and 101 in 1903. Generally the sanitary condition of tile cowhouses
was found to be satisfactory.
The number of dairymen and milk purveyors on the register at the end of the
year was 290, as compared with 291 in 1912, 292 in 1911, 292 in 1910, 302 in 1909,
292 in 1908, 284 in 1907, 288 in 1906, 289 in 1905, 291 in 1904, 300 in 1903, and
304 in 1902. Daring the year the sale of milk was discontinued at 18 and commenced
at 17 premises, and in 41 instances there were changes in the names of
the persons registered as milk vendors. The premises where milk is sold were
under observation throughout the year, and some 2,997 visits were made in
connection with them.
In 15 instances sanitary notices were served; in 4 for general cleansing, in 4
for defective sanitary arrangements, in 3 for defective roofs, in one for dirty
utensils, and in one for the provision of a proper dust receptacle. One case of scarlet
fever and two of diphtheria occurred on premises where milk was sold and the
usual steps were taken by the Sanitary Authority.
OFFENSIVE BUSINESS.
The tripe boiling establishment in Haggerston Road was under observation
but there were no complaints respecting it during the year.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Under the above act 34 samples of rag flock were taken. In one instance
proceedings were necessary the sample containing 40.4 parts per 100,000 of soluble
chlorine in excess of the 30 parts allowed. The summons was dismissed against
the party selling the flock but guarantors of the same were fined £2 with five
guineas costs.