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The following works were carried out in consequence of the above visits:—
Drains tested 20
Drains unstopped and repaired 70
Waste pipes disconnected or repaired 18
Soil pipes provided or repaired 2
Inspection chambers inserted 1
Complete drainage reconstructions 4
Water supply cisterns repaired 8
Draw taps from main provided 24
Gutters repaired 62
Roofs repaired 147
W.c. apartments repaired or re-built 39
W.c's repaired 66
Dustbins provided 80
Damp walls remedied 159
Ventilation provided 29
Yards paved or repaired 38
Rooms stripped and cleansed 159
Offensive accumulations removed 12
Other works carried out 611
Schools.
The sanitary conveniences, water supply and lavatories were inspected quarterly
throughout the year and found to be satisfactory.
Offensive Trades.
Three applications to establish the trade of fish fryer in the district were received during
the year. In one instance the application was not proceeded with, one application was granted,
and one was refused.
The following offensive trades which have been established were kept under regular ■
supervision:—
Fish fryers 9
Fat melters 2
Rag and bone dealers. 1
The number of visits paid by the sanitary inspectors to premises where offensive trades
were carried on was 85.
Petroleum Acts.
Fifty-six licences were issued to 53 persons to keep petroleum spirit. Of these 17 were
authorised to keep petrol in cans.
Six licences were granted to 4 persons to keep carbide of calcium.
The number of visits paid by the Inspectors in connection with these premises was 199.
FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS.
Number of factories in the district 67
Number of workshops 94
Number of workplaces 2
In accordance with the requirements of the Factory and Workshops Act, 1901, a
statement of inspections is submitted, together with the defects found, and the result of action
taken.