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Office. Letters outward, 3,222. Telegrams outward, 371. 164 orders for admission to Infectious-diseases Hospital. 295 tubes of vaccine lymph distributed to medical practitioners and public vaccinators. 274 accounts made out in favour of medical practitioners. R. H. Makgill, District Health Officer.

PART B.—WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Insanitary Buildings. During the year 13 condemnation certificates were issued, made up as follows : Dwellinghouses, 3 ; outbuildings, 5 ; stables, 2 ; lean-to, 3. Annual Hotel-inspections. The following table shows the total number of hotels reported upon :— Rangitikei .. .. .. .. 10 Egmont . . .. .. 9 Wanganui .. . . .. .. 15 Taumarun vi.. . . . . 4 Wairarapa . . .. 19 Pahiatua . . . . .. 17 Taranaki . . .. .. .. 10 Otaki .. . . 13 Patea .. .. .. .. 25 Wairau .. .. 3 Oroua .. .. .. .. 13 Wellington .... . . 2 Stratford ........ 11 Manawatu .. . . . . .. 14 Total .. . . 165

Legal Proceedings. The following is a list of the legal proceedings taken by the Wellington District Office during the year : —

Nelson.— At the request of the Nelson City Council an investigation was made by Inspector Middleton and myself into the condition of the sewerage system just completed. The sewers were found to be leaking to an extent pointing to serious structural defects, more especially in the wood area. Steps were taken by the City Engineer to uncover and relay portion of the system. The need for such reconstruction was subsequently confirmed by examination by Mr. Hay. M.I.C.E. Westport.— Plans and estimates were prepared by the Borough Engineer for a complete sewerage system. The main point in discussion has been as to the position of the outfall. The Borough Council has consulted the Engineer-in-Chief with a view to a final decision. J. P. Frengley, M.D., F.R.C.5.1., D.P.H., District Health Officer.

Besult of Proceedings. Offence. Under what Act or By-laws. Date of Heating. Name of thI Bemarks. £ Costs. Keeping pigs within borough Failing to notify case of infectious disease 8 per cent, of water added to milk I i Selling milk below standard I 10 per cent, of water added to milk ! Selling milk below standard 8 per cent, of water added to milk | Selling milk below standard I 6 per cent, of water added to milk j Milk containing a preservative r (boracic acid) I I With Borough ; Council, under by-laws i Public Health 1908 Sale of Pood and Drugs Act, 1908' 29/4/09 25/6/09 J.P.s A. D. Thomson 20/0 10/0 12/0 7/0 Persisted in keeping pigs on his hotel premises. Doctor's fee, 10/6. Ditto I I 9/7/09 9/7/09 Dr. McArthur ■ f 1 20/0 20/0 20/0 20/0 20/0 20/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 j-Two charges. ] i " 1 ) 9/7/09 9/7/09 ( 20/0 20/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 J 18 per cent, of water added to ilk 9/7/09 i W. G. Riddell j W. R. Haselden 40/0 20/0 40/0 20/0 20/0 20/0 10/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 7/0, 5/0 9/0 9/0 7/0 1 ! i Pleaded guilty. Selling adulterated milk i 15 per cent, added water / 4 oz. short weight in 4 lb. loaf . . 1£ oz. short weight in 2 lb. loaf .. Pepper adulterated by addition of 25 per cent, starch Bread 3 oz. short w r eight in 4 lb. loaf 25 per cent, starch in pepper 9/7/09 21/2/10 7/3/10 14/3/10 Dr. McArthur I 14/3/10 18/3/10 20/0 10/0 7/0 7/0 Pleaded guilty.