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The cow-houses, slaughter-houses, and bake-houses have
been from time to time examined, and found generally to be
in a satisfactory state.
The following is a summary of the Improvements that
have been made during the year :—
Drains cleansed and repaired 295
Defective drains destroyed and new ones constructed
53
Water closets repaired 69
Water butts cleansed and repaired 32
New pans and traps fitted to closets 2
Water laid on to closets 92
Sinks trapped 116
New cisterns or water butts constructed 30
Dust bins constructed and repaired 192
New manure bins constructed 6
Stables cleansed and repaired 4
Yards paved and repaired 59
Walls of yards and wash-houses lime whitened 29
Interior of houses cleansed, disinfected, and
white-washed 464
Occupants removed from over-crowded houses. 15
Cellar flaps and area gratings repaired 9
Bakehouses cleansed and repaired 49
Dangerous structures removed and repaired 3
Bodies removed to mortuary 39
I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
BARNARD HOLT.