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In 118 houses there was no spread of the disease, as a
second case did not occur.
In only 23 houses did more than one case occur, which is:
due, in most instances, to two or more cases being notified
from one house simultaneously, or following quickly, and
being evidently contracted before the first case was discovered.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND MILKSHOPS.
There are 29 persons on the Register, carrying on businesses
at 38 different premises. Of these, 13 keep cows within
the district. The total number of milch cows kept by such
persons is albout 320. A complete inspection is made of these
premises at least twice a year, in addition to other casual inspections.
Any breach of regulations, or matter requiring report, isdealt
with in Report Book, and the number of report recorded
against the premises in the Register.
The 38 premises are all supplied with the Kent water, and
32 are drained to Council's sewers, the six other premises
(where cows are kept) have cesspool drainage.
Of the 38, 15 have had the drains constructed, or reconstructed,
during recent years, and in 14 others the drains
have been repaired or partially renewed, to remedy defects
discovered from time to time.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
This branch of work involves the periodical inspection
of some 240 premises, as to various sanitary matters, especially
the cleanliness, lighting, ventilation, and air space for