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One butcher was on two occasions during the year served with notice on
account of an offence against the byelaws, viz., the stabling of a horse within the
pound. Tin matter received the consideration of the Sanitary Committee, and the
offender was severely reprimanded, but on being fully assured that the offence
would be discontinued no further action was deemed necessary.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.—The premises in the district connected
with the supply of milk, and as given in the following table, have been frequently
visited by the Inspector and myself. Generally speaking the sanitary condition of
the places was found to be good, and only in one instance was it found necessary to
reprimand the owner for the dirty condition in which the cows, cowsheds, and room
in which milk was stored, were kept.
The Inspector of Dairies, Cowsheds, & Milkshops makes the following return for the
year 1904:—
Number of registered cowkeepers, dairymen, and purveyors of milk
carrying on business at the commencement of the year 17
Number since registered 1
"Number who gave up or transferred their business during the year 1
Number of registered premises inspected during the year 18
Total number of visits paid during the year 79
Number of cowsheds and dairies at which improvements in the
lighting, ventilation, paving, drainage, means of cleansing, or
water supply, were made during the year 1
Number of cowsheds or dairies which were found in a dirty state 2
Number of premises at which the milk vessels were found in an
unclean state 0
Number of new cowsheds erected 0
Factory and Workshops Act.
During the year 108 workshops, &c., have been inspected by the Medical Officer
of Health and the Sanitary Inspector. The following list shows the various
industries as carried on in the workshops:—
Dressmakers and Milliners 27
Bakers and Confectioners 14
Laundries 11
Plumbers, &c. 8
Builders, Carpenters, &c. 9
Bootmakers and Repairers 6
Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers 4
Cycle Makers and Repairers 6
Farriers 3
Tailors and Outfitters 4
Saddler and Harness Makers 3
Coach Builders 2
Cricket Bat Manufacturer 1
Stone and Monumental Masons 3
Printers, &c. 3
Shampoo Powder Maker 1
Watchmakers and Jewellers 3
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The inspections as a rule showed the various premises to be in a satisfactory
sanitary condition; three notices to cleanse under Section 2 were served, and five
under the Public Health Acts; in no case were legal proceedings necessary.