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the satisfaction of knowing from outside testimony that it is
one of the best equipped in the country.
During the year it was decided that the time had come to
make some improvements in the method of collection of house
refuse. The dust carts covered with a tarpaulin were done
away with, and their place taken by large vans with wooden
covers. Formerly the work for the horses at the tipping ground
was very heavy, but when the refuse destructor came into use,
with its easy tipping, it was found possible to give the horses
a heavier load on the rounds, and thus economise the labour.
NUISANCES.
In the course of the year many sanitary matters most connected
with nuisances of various kinds were brought to my
notice, and were dealt with in the usual manner. A record of
these will be found in the report of the Sanitary Inspector.
FACTORY & WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
The Medical Officer of Health is required to report annually
on the administration of this Act, so far as it relates to the
duties of the Council, and concerns his department.
Matters arising out of inspections by the Sanitary Officers,
requiring report, are dealt with by the Health Committee.
Each report is entered against the respective premises in the
Register, which discloses the results of any action taken in
relation to the various matters reported on.
There are 229 such premises on the Register, briefly sum
marised as follows:—