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The following is the Sanitary Inspector's Report.
Sanitary Inspector's Report of Works Executed
during the Years 1874—1875.
Houses and premises connected with sewers 120
Old drains abolished 110
Houses cleansed and purified 130
Houses disinfected 54
Houses visited where contagious diseases had occurred,
and notices left, re contagious diseases 117
Traps provided to closets and drains 94
Foul and defective drains cleansed and repaired 192
Cesspools abolished 28
Water supply provided to houses, &c 17
Accumulations of dung and offensive matter
removed 30
Premises from which pigs were removed 17
During the year inspections have been made of
premises where offensive works were carried on, and
the necessary orders given for the abatement of
nuisances.
In all cases coming to my knowledge I have removed
and properly disinfected (with the consent of the
owners) all bedding and clothing used by persons suffering
from infectious diseases.
In addition to the above, all bakehouses have been
visited twice during the year, and where necessary
notices were served requiring the respective owners to
limewhite and otherwise cleanse the same.
The slaughter and cow houses in the Hamlet have
likewise been frequently visited, and many improvements
effected.
HENRY LESHAW.