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INDEX.

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COUNTY OF PERTH, -- 1
PERTH DISTRICT, -- 9
CENTRAL DISTRICT, -- 13
HIGHLAND DISTRICT, -- 16
WESTERN DISTRICT, -- 19
EASTERN DISTRICT, -- 23
TABULAR STATEMENTS, -- 25

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County of Perth.

SECOND ANNUAL REPORT BY THE COUNTY MEDICAL OFFICER,
1892.

The general Sanitary Condition of the Landward part of the County of Perth
has undergone a marked change for the better during the past year. There is also
distinct evidence that the inhabitants appreciate the benefits conferred on them by
sanitary reform, as, in many instances, improvements have been carried out with-
out any interference on the part of the Local Authorities, and, in all cases when the
aid of the latter has been called in, their behests have been willingly obeyed. Con-
siderable progress has been made in the removal of ashpits, piggeries, and hen-coops
from the immediate proximity of dwelling-houses to safer quarters, and, although the
oft-repeated argument "that the condition of affairs is the same as it has been for
forty years" has been advanced, in the majority of cases the required changes have
been carried into effect, or soon will be.
A wholesome dread of drinking polluted water is spreading amongst all classes
of the community. This is as it should be: pure water is a prime necessity from a
hygienic point of view. In several instances Water-supplies by gravitation have
been taken to dwellings formerly dependent on very questionable sources, and there
are various schemes under the consideration of the Local Authorities, having for
their object the provision of a plentiful and pure Water-supply.
To the Water-supply of part of the Carse of Gowrie much attention has been
given, and ere long measures will be taken to enforce the provisions of Section 89
of the Public Health Act. The Water-supply to the Fishing Lodges at Kinfauns
and Inchyra has been completed, and there is now an ample supply of pure water at
each Lodge. Pitlochry has commenced operations with a view to bring into the
village a new supply of water to replace the present one. The new supply will be of
great benefit to this favourite health resort. At Killin operations are also in progress
which, when completed, will greatly enlarge the available supply of water. Through-
out the County generally much attention has been directed to Water-supplies, and
important alterations in this respect have been carried out.
No large Drainage Systems have been taken up during the year, but there are
several which, in the interests of Public Health, must be considered by the District
Committees concerned; and there are improvements required in some of the already
existing systems.
House Accommodation. - The Registrar-General, in his Census Report for 1891,
gives figures which shew the Landward County of Perth to contain 15,435 houses,
with 16,504 families living in them. The houses contain 69,150 rooms with windows,
giving, on an average, 4.4 rooms to each house, and 4.2 persons to each family.

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