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The following is the Sanitary Inspector's Report of
Works executed during the year 1878-79.
Houses and premises connected with sewers 49
Old drains abolished 36
Closets cleansed and repaired 41
Houses cleansed, &c 64
Houses disinfected in consequence of small-pox
and other infectious diseases having occurred
therein 222
Number of articles of bedding, clothing, &c., disinfected
by order of the Vestry 1033
Drains cleansed and repaired 196
Water-supply provided to houses 10
Accumulation of offensive matter removed from
different premises 40
Premises from which pigs were removed, they
being kept contrary to the Act 18
Defective paving repaired in yards of premises 42
During the year many inspections of premises where
offensive works are carried on, have been made, 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,
Sanitary Inspector.