View report page

25
Factory and Workshops Act, 1901.—I have no record
of any notices issued, or other action taken under this Act
during the past year, and owing to the absence of records I
have been unable to furnish the information required for the
official tables as to the inspections made, and defects found
during 1909. I have, however, made various inspections of
factories and workshops in the district, since my appointment,
and am now giving this matter my careful attention, with a view
to making a personal inspection of all the premises, and also of
revising the existing registers.
Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milk-shops.—No legal action
has had to be taken during the year in reference to the Dairies,
Cowsheds and Milk-shops within the district, which are believed
to be in a satisfactory condition. Considerable improvements
have been carried out under my supervision at a dairy in East
Barnet, in accordance with the notice of the Sanitary
Authority, ensuring greater protection of the milk supply
against contamination. Numerous changes having occurred
in the ownership of these small businesses, I find the revision of
the existing register is necessary, and I now have this work in
hand.
Slaughter-houses.—Only four slaughter-houses exist
within the district, these being kept in a very cleanly manner,
and no nuisance has occurred in connection with same.
P.H.A. Amendment Act 1907.—During the year the
Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 has come into
force in the Council's district, and I have pleasure in noting
that the additional powers therein conferred upon the Sanitary
Authority will be of considerable assistance in controlling various
matters affecting the public health, and in promoting and
maintaining a high standard of sanitary conditions in the
District. I have already taken advantage of its provisions, and