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months, and including directions for the destruction of
breeding places of flies and the best methods of exterminating
them after they are developed, An efficacious
method of securing this is the use of saucers containing
a solution of Formalin (one tea-spoonful to the half-pint
of water, or milk and water) and a little sugar; a small
piece of bread being placed in the saucer for the flies to
alight on and drink.
SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT BY
SANITARY INSPECTORS.
Number of premises inspected in connection
with Infectious Diseases 86
Number under periodical inspection 697
Number inspected from house to house 65
Total number of inspections and
tions 1476
Cautionary or Intimidation Notices given 123
Rooms, etc., disinfected 124
„ „ stripped and cleaned 45
Unsound Food 0
Inspections of Slaughter houses 48
„ „ Cow-sheds 36
„ „ Dailies and Milkshops 70
Nuisances dealt with:—
Overcrowding 21
Smoke 12
Accumulations of Refuse 70
Foul Watercourses, etc., etc. 9
Animals kept in bad condition 4
Dampness of Walls, etc. 42
Yards repaved or repaired 34
Other Nuisances 113
It has been found that the serving of ordinary
Notices under the P.H. Acts has been sufficient to cause
the required work to be done in the majority of cases.