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premises. The supply of water to the Superintendent's house at the Hounslow
Cemetery, within this district, although not free from suspicion, was not of
such a character as to justify the condemnation of the well. The Burial Board was
communicated with, suggesting that another supply should be provided. In the meantime
a filter has been supplied, and the matter is still under my observation. On
several occasions I have analyzed samples, drawn from various places, supplied by the
Grand [unction Water Works Company, and the same continues to be of exceptional
purity.
Bathing.
It is very gratifying to report that owing to the accommodation afforded
for bathing at the Mereway being so severely taxed, the Council took steps to improve
and materially increase the facilities. The usual swimming competition held towards
the close of the season was a marked success.
Smoke.
I directed my attention to several chimneys (not being chimneys of private
dwelling houses), sending forth black smoke in such quantities as to be a nuisance.
These were connected with Breweries, Laundries, and Greenhouses. In some case
the nuisance arose by reason of the quality of fuel used, in others structural alterations
had to be adopted.
Schools 15. Workshops and workplaces 25.
Laundries 15. Bakehouses 17.
Slaughter Houses 12. Cowsheds 9.
Dairies and Milk Shops 20.
The whole of the foregoing have been frequently inspected and the necessary
works of whitewashing and cleansing were carried out, and in addition, in the case of
the Schools, which were closed in consequence of the outbreak of Measles before
mentioned, were also disinfected.
Mortuary.
There were 25 bodies received into this building during the year. There is
accommodation for four bodies at one time.
Petroleum Acts.
The stores of those persons holding licenses have been inspected from time to
time and found satisfactory; the four applications for the renewal of licenses, were
acceded to for a further period of one year.
Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act.
Two notifications of Swine Fever were received as occurring on two farms, 40
pigs were killed and 4 died. The styes were subsequently cleansed and lime-washed.
There were two cases of suspected glanders in horses, one horse was killed.
Housing of the Working Classes Act.
The Council had under consideration the question of erecting 36 houses at a
rental of 7/6 per week and 13 houses at 8/6 per week respectively, being a part of a