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All notified cases of diseases of parturient women and
children under five years of age are visited immediately, and
arrangements made for the attendance of a nurse where
required.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staff.—There are nine male Sanitary Inspectors and one
lady Sanitary Inspector.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors, being responsible for all matters excepting the
taking of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
and the inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which the
Special Inspector is responsible. The Special Inspector also
inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector inspects Factories, &c., where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, &c.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Act,
1920-1923.—During the year thirty-three applications were
received for certificates under the above Act. In twenty-six
cases the certificates were granted, six applications were
refused, and two held over on request of applicant.
Five certificates were granted to owners who had carried
out the work specified satisfactorily, three being refused.
Rag Flock Act, 1911.—The Rag Flock Regulations,
1912.—No action was taken under these regulations during
the year under review.