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Notices were served on the owners in each case, and were
complied with.
It is satisfactory to note that these premises are on the whole
kept in a very good condition.
DAIRIES, COW-SHEDS AND MILK SHOPS.
The Dairies, Cow-sheds and Milk shops in the District have
been inspected periodically and at intervals, and with a few
exceptions have been found to be kept in accordance with the
regulations.
There are 37 of these premises in the District, one having been
registered din ing the year.
In 3 cases notices were sent for cow-sheds to be limewashed.
In 1 case the milk utensils were found to be improperly kept.
The usual notices were served on the owners and were complied
with.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
The Slaughter Houses have been inspected frequently, and found
to be kept in accordance with the Bye-laws.
Accumulations of manure from the lairs have been prevented,
and the Slaughter Houses have been inspected when Slaughtering
has been in progress, with a view to seeing that the new
Bye-laws of 1894 have been complied with.
There are only 6 Slaughter Houses in the District, and 3 of
these are not much used.
PIGGERIES.
A summons was issued in the South-Western Police Court
against Mr. Spittle in respect of the nuisance caused by his
piggeries in Durnsford Road, and Mr. Spittle was fined 40/- and
costs. The nuisance, however, continued, and the Board obtained
from the Attorney-General leave to take proceedings in the High
Court in his name. The case was heard on the 6th and 7th
of November, and an injunction was given against the defendant
to prevent him committing the nuisance complained of.