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DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS.
These were periodically visited. In two cases
the paving of the cowsheds was found defective, in
one case there was accumulation of manure, and
with one exception, each of the cowsheds required
lime-washing. Verbal notices were given and the
necessary work was duly carried out.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
At different times inspection was made of the
slaughter houses, and these, with two exceptions,
were found to be in a fairly good condition. In
one case a quantity of offal and other offensive
matter was placed with the manure close to the
road. The owner's attention having been directed
to this nuisance, it was forthwith removed.
Another slaughter house was found in a dirty state
with defective flooring. Verbal notice was given
and the necessary work of cleansing the premises
and repairing the floor was duly complied with.
An application was made by Mr. Scoles for a
license for a new slaughter house, and according to
your instruction I visited the localities with the
Surveyor and Inspector of nuisances, and we
presented in August the following special report:—
1. With reference to the site in Broad
Street, we are of opinion that the proposed
premises are very objectionable for
the erection of a slaughter house, as the
premises are in close proximity to inhabited
houses and in the midst of a densely
populated district.
2. Site in Florence Road. The proposed
site in this locality is surrounded by
houses and building land, the latter of
which will probably be built on within a
short time. Several houses are within
100 feet of the proposed site, which also