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Numerous houses are being built by private enterprise, but this
is unlikely to ameliorate the conditions mentioned above.
The population Census, June 30th, 1921, was 9,471, and the
estimated population as given by the Register-General for June, 1925,
is 10,310.
During this period approximately 590 houses have been built and
occupied. Of these 75% (75 per cent.) as far as can be ascertained
are inhabitated by families migrating into this district.
The estimated figure of 10,310 for 1925, apart from the natural
increase of births over deaths, does not faithfully indicate the influx
of new residents and is obviously much below the actual population.
The estimation, however, is reached by consideration of data
applicable to the whole country and the electoral register. It can
only be rectified by an actual Census return.
It seems only reasonable to suppose that the increase in house
property of this area will be as equally rapid, if not more so, in the
future, as it has been in the past.
Inspection and Supervision of Food.
See Detailed Report of Sanitary Inspector.
Milk.—-Approximately less than one-third of the Milk required
is produced in the district.
No case of Infectious Disease has been traced to the Milk Supply
during the Year.
All milking cows were again examined by Mr. P. S. Howard,
F.R.C.V.S., for the purpose of detecting tuberculous affections of
the udder and securing a pure local milk supply. The microscopic
examination of samples of milk from suspicious udders was undertaken
by the County Bacteriologist. Mr. Howard reported as
follows, viz.:—
I beg to report that in company with the Sanitary Inspector
I have visited during the period from May 18th to June 30th
last, the respective cowsheds in the district administered by your
Council and have examined 194 cows, especially in reference to
the condition of the udders.
Samples of milk, totalling 39 in all, were taken and submitted
to the County Bacteriologist for microscopic examination.