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Cowsheds, Dairies and Milkshops.—Of these there are 24 throughout the
parish. These are frequently inspected by the Sanitary Inspector and a record kept
of each visit paid, and the condition in which each was found to be in.
Bakehouses.—There are 15 Bakehouses at the present time throughout
the parish. These are periodically inspected twice a year, in April and October,
when the necessary cleansing and whitewashing is required to be done under the
Act relating thereto. Many of these however require more frequent visits to keep
them up to a standard of cleanliness. Three bakehouses have been vacated, and
have since remained closed for the purposes of the trade.
Slaughter Houses.—Of these there are 12 throughout the parish. These
are frequently inspected by the Sanitary Inspector, and a record kept of each visit
paid and the condition in which each was found to be in. These are limewashed
generally once a month, and oftener if required. Nuisances in some have been found
to exist, but in the great majority of instances when visited they have been found
to be in a cleanly state.
Local Government Board.—In accordance with the desire of this Council
to take part in the scheme, under which the Board tabulate and distribute weekly
returns of the cases of Infectious Disease notified in this and other towns, I have
made a weekly return in respect of this district. Any benefit to be derived from
this scheme as far as this town is concerned can only be by all the neighbouring
towns also making returns of the Infectious Disease occurring in their respective
districts. At present the Heston and Isleworth District Council is the only
participator.
Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act.—Under this Act I have received
declarations from the County Inspector of Swine Fever existing in three piggeries,
and from the Inspector under the Board of Agriculture of the same disease existing
in one other piggery. In two instances the keeping of pigs was discontinued, and
in the others the styes were disinfected, cleaned and limewashed. 41 pigs suffering
from the disease were killed and buried. The County Inspector reports that no
beasts (cattle) were destroyed, but that there were slaughtered four horses suffering
from Glanders, and one dog suffering from Rabies.
Infant Life Protection Act.—The premises at Whitton, licensed under
this Act, were vacated in the early part of the year. One other application was
made and the necessary certificates sent in for examination. The Health Committee
did not recommend that the license be granted.
Inspection of the Parish.—The total number of houses, premises, etc.,
primarily inspected was about 620. The total number of re-inspections, after order
of notice, was approximately 400.