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SCHOOLS.
The sanitary accommodation at all the schools in the district is
periodically inspected to ensure an efficient state of cleanliness at
all times.
There are six Public Elementary Schools and six Private
Schools (including Maiden College) in the district.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
During the year 291 cases of infectious disease were notified,
necessitating 325 visits to the houses (apart from subsequent inspections
of premises).
One hundred rand forty premises were disinfected and also one
hundred and forty-seven lots of clothing, bedding, etc.
Disinfection.
Diphtheria 23
Scarlet Fever 56
Measles 40
Consumption 7
Verminous conditions 10
Cancer 1
Pneumonia 1
Deaths 2
Total 140
SLAUGHTER-HOUSES.
There are three slaughter-houses in the district, one registered
and two licensed, viz.:—
(1) Rear of 1, Park Terrace, Worcester Park.
(2) Rear of Maiden Road, New Maiden.
(3) At Norbiton Common Farm, Kingston Road, New Maiden.
During the year 81 inspections of meat in slaughter-houses were
made.
The tables given under Food Supply give the details of these
very necessary inspections, with particulars of meat condemned as
unfit for food of man.