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gratifying to know that he has not found it necessary to make any
seizures during the year. On several occasions tradesmen have
sought advice of the Medical Officer or Sanitary Inspector as to the
suitability of articles of food about which there was a doubt, and
where it was considered that the articles were unfit for food they
were at once detroyed.
Drainage
Examinations.
The water test is applied to all new drains, and
to all drains relaid. The smoke test has been applied
to the drains at 41 houses, and in 21 instances demonstrated
that the drains were defective.
Dairies, Cowsheds,
and Milk
Shops.
There are seven cowsheds and 22 dairies in the
Borough, all of which have been regularly inspected.
The following defects were discovered and remedied:
Two floors of milk shops found defective, and in two
instances the flushing apparatus to w.c.'s in connection with milk
shops were found defective.
In connection with cowsheds the walls and ceiling were found
in a dirty condition in one instance, and an objectionable accumulation
of manure was found in another instance.
Regulations under Section 13 of the Dairies, Cowsheds, and
Milkshops Order were adopted April 7th, 1903, after being submitted
to the Local Government Board.
Canal Boats.
During the year 4 boats were inspected; these
complied with the Acts in every respect.
SUMMARY OF THE SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 1905.
Number of Visits made 3900
„ Complaints received and attended to 132
„ Statutory Notices served 3
„ Preliminary and Verbal Notices served 786