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280
1910]
Notices Served.—There were 2,517 intimation notices served by the
inspectors with respect to nuisances, of which l,766 were delivered personally
and 751 by post. In 387 instances it became necessary, as the intimations had
not been attended to, to report the nuisances to the Public Health Committee,
who ordered statutory notices to be served, of which 113 were delivered personally,
and 274 by registered letter post.
Nuisances Discovered.—The subjoined list of the principal
nuisances discovered speaks for itself as to the character and utility of the work
that has been carried out. It contrasts favourably with the record of previous
years:—
Houses.
Dirty 794
Damp 202
Out of repair 359
Water Closets.
Foul 415
Without water supply 150
With deficient water supply 209
Improperly constructed 359
Defective 321
Stopped 85
Improperly situated 24
Insufficient external ventilation 42
Insufficient in number 94
Soil Pipes.
Defective 132
Unventiiated 99
Improperly ventilated 120
Yards.
Improperly paved 617
Dirty 80
Undrained 21
Drains.
Foul 25
Defective 748
Chocked or stopped 273
Unventilated 183
Overcrowding 97
Underground Rooms 83
Other Nuisances 4,981
Total Nuisances 10,513