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Slaughter-Houses.
There are now six private slaughter-houses in the
Borough, all of which have been in use during the year.
The addresses are :—
No. 36, Cambridge Road Registered.
No. 90, Acre Road Licensed.
Bath Passage Registered.
No. 45, Cambridge Grove Road Registered.
No. 120, London Road Licensed.
Cowleaze Road Licensed.
The buildings, with one exception, are old. They are,
however, kept in a fairly satisfactory condition, and the
occupiers show willingness to comply with your Council's
requirements.
Two hundred and twenty visits were paid to these
premises during the year, as compared with 111 during
1923.
Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Orders,
During 1924, 4 persons were removed from the Register.
In each instance the removal was due to changes in
ownership of the businesses. During the same period, 7
persons were added to the Register, making a total of 39
on December 31st. Of these 39, only one was registered
as a cowkeeper. The cowsheds in use were inspected
periodically and were found to be kept in good condition.
One application for registration as a Purveyor of Milk
was refused as the shop was not suitable for the purpose.
There was one application for a supplementary licence to
sell certified milk, and a licencc was issued.
Disinfection.
Two hundred and fifty-three rooms have been disinfected
in 227 houses during 1924, as compared with 207
rooms in 179 houses during 1923.
The Council possesses a "Velox" High-Pressure Steam
Disinfecting Apparatus, which is contained in a convenient
building adjacent to the Electricity Works. Steam for use
in connection with the Apparatus is obtained from the
Electricity Works, and is available at all times. The
erection of the premises and machine was completed in