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employed in Beresford Square "washed their hands once a day
while employed, this figure would be more than doubled.
If paper towels were used in place of ordinary towels, the
lavatory 'would no doubt pay at the charge of ¼d., and the
advantage to public health would be great.
Tents, Vans, and Sheds.
46. During the year, 35 tents, vans, and sheds, were
inspected (48 in 1910), and three notices served.
Notices and Prosecutions,
47. 3,200 written intimation notices, and 535 statutory
notices were served. 73 of the latter, not having been complied
with in the time specified, were referred to the Town
Clerk, who, before taking proceedings, wrote a warning letter
in each case. Finally three defaulters were summoned at the
Police Court. The results are given in Table XVII.
Bacteriological Examination.
48. 916 bacteriological examinations were made for the
Public Health Department by the Lister Institute, viz.:—
705 for Diphtheria, 191 for Phthisis, and 20 for Enteric
Fever. The total cost was £142 9s. 0d., compared with
£120 5s. Od. in 1910.
Infant Consultation.
49. Since the closure of the Milk Depot, a Consultation
for mothers and infants has been held every Wednesday
afternoon in a room at the Town Hall. Mothers bring
their infants for advice and weighing between 2.30 and