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Outworkers' Premises.—Practically the whole of these have
been visited during the year.
In many of them work is carried on for short periods of the year, and
many others have changed their addresses between February and
August, so that in visiting much more work is entailed than is recorded.
Air Space.—One case of overcrowding was found and dealt with.
Cleanliness and Ventilation.—The entire premises in 25
instances, in 106 the kitchens or other rooms, and in 5 the workrooms
were dirty, and the necessary cleansing effected; and in one instance
the ventilation was improved.
Suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences were found in all.
The defects found—55 in drains, roofs, w.c.'s, flushing, &c.—were
remedied.
Home Work.—Under this heading, Sections 107 to 115 give
power to deal with (a) unhealthy dwellings, (b) premises where there is
dangerous infectious disease.
The provisions of the Act under both headings were carried out.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Boys' Schools.—These are now 16 in number, with an original
recognised capacity for 6,891 children, with an average attendance
of 6,593.
All these schools, with the exception of St. Saviour's (Church of
England, accommodation 244) are "provided," and are modern with
central halls ; Marsh Street (540) and Pretoria Avenue (380) excepted.
Girls' Schools.—These are 17 in number, with an original capacity
of 7,077, at present one of 7,011, and an average attendance of 6,119.
Fifteen of these are " provided," modern, up-to-date, with central halls.