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1 think, after the full consideration that has been given this matter by
the Sanitary Committee and Staff, that it should be allowed entirely to
rest.
SANITARY MISCELLANEA.
The work done in this department far exceeds that of former years.
1477 cases of Small Pox have been attended to by the inspectors, disinfectants
supplied, and the houses cleansed and purified. Quantities of
unsound meat and fish have been condemned and destroyed. All Cow and
Slaughter-houses have been frequently inspected, so as to ensure cleanliness
and prevent nuisance. A great number of workshops, where children
are employed, have been repeatedly visited, and the hours of labour
abridged, in accordance with the " Workshops' Regulation Act."
The returns of the Sanitary Inspectors give the following results:—
Small Pox cases visited 1477
Houses inspected 8871
Notices served 8391
Compulsory Notices served 520
Summonses issued 95
Number of Summonses heard 95
Number of Visits to ascertain the progress of work required to be done
under Notices served 16,851
Work executed in compliance with Notices served.
Houses cleansed and purified 2694
Houses closed as unfit for habitation 23
Cases in which Defective Drainage has been remedied 1075
Cesspools abolished 44
Closets cleansed and purified 2936
Privy Accommodation provided 19
Urinals cleansed 445
Removals of accumulations of Dung and other offensive matter 210
Animals Removed in consequence of being a Nuisance, or kept in a
condition injurious public health 166