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Bakehouses, etc.
The bakehouses and slaughter houses have been periodically
inspected and on the whole have been found to be in good order.
Milk.
The importance of a full supply of wholesale and pure milk, has
been constantly under observation, and to this end the cow sheds,
dairies, and milk shops have been constantly under supervision.
Samples of milk have been examined as to purity, presence of dirt,
foreign matter and tubercle bacilli. The further milk is conveyed
from its source of production to its place of distribution, the greater
the possibilities of contamination. Specimens examined from two
farmers in the district were of excellent quality.
Although there was some shortage of the milk supply during the
year, the supply being approximately equal to 3 pints, per week for
each individual, it was found possible to obtain an extra quantity for
the children and sick, who were certified as requiring it.
Births.
The number of births registered was 203: 103 males and 100
females, given a birth rate of 14.3 per 1,000. Of these 6 males and
7 females were illegitimate. There were no deaths registered as
being due to premature birth.
Deaths.
The number of deaths registered was 140: 65 males and 75
females, giving a death rate of 10.3 per 1,000. There were only
seven deaths under seven years of age.
Violence was the cause of five deaths, three occurring outside
the district and two in the district. There was no case of suicide
and only two inquests were held.