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workers, steps have been taken to prevent such workers
returning to business until all fear of Infection was over.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, & MILKSHOPS.
The Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops 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, 4 having been
registered during the year.
In 2 cases notices were sent for Cowsheds to be limewashed.
In 3 cases 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.
There are only 6 Slaughter Houses in the District, and 3 of
these are not much used.
BAKEHOUSES.
The Bakehouses, 22 in number, were inspected during the
year.
Of these, 2 required whitewashing, notices were served on the
owners in each case and were complied with.
Throughout the year there has been little to complain of with
regard to the way in which these premises have been kept.
PIGGERIES.
Pig-keeping has again been the cause of a number of
complaints.
In May, a Piggery at the Old Farm, containing 23 pigs, was
abolished.
A Piggery, containing 25 pigs, in the Garfield Road was
complained of in the summer. On inspection it was found that