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Summary of Defects or Nuisances Found.
Dwellings—
Defective floors, walls, ceilings, etc. 74
Damp walls 26
Defective roofs 31
Defective or improper guttering, downspouts, etc. 41
Dirty walls or ceilings 71
Drains—
Defective 57
Choked 34
Yards—
Unpaved 6
Dirty 1
W.c.'s—Defective structure and fittings 50
Baths, Lavatories, etc.—
Defective traps, waste-pipes, etc. 19
Insufficient dust-bin 11
Accumulations 17
Insanitary drinking-water cisterns 10
Overcrowding 1
Animals 3
Slaughter Houses.
These consist of—
Registered 4
Licensed 3
Forty-five inspections were made and the premises found in
satisfactory condition.
Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops.
Thirty-seven visits were paid to these premises. In one instance
it was found necessary to serve a notice, i.e., for defective
floor to cowshed. The necessary repair was carried out.
Schools.
Twenty-seven visits of inspection were made during the
year. Five minor defects were found and remedied. Generally
speaking the sanitary condition; and water supply of the schools
within the district is good.