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as a matter of urgency had to clear the drain. Such combined
drains should be permitted only in exceptional circumstances,
and rather than fix responsibility on one person for clearance,
a better arrangement would be for the Local Authority to clear
the drain and be reimbursed by one specific person.
Closet Accommodation.
The only sanitary conveniences available for use by the
general public are those adjoining the various licensed premises.
Owing to shopping centres having been developed near to
and the sites being used as bus termini, these structures are
insufficient for the use made of them, and have in some
instances been enlarged; in one case being extended at the
cost of the owner conditional on the Council's cleansing and
maintaining the same in good condition.
Although it is the duty of the owners of licensed premises
to provide sanitary accommodation for the use of their clientele,
this duty does not extend to providing facilities for use
by the general public. It seems unfair therefore to make
extensive demands on the owners of the premises if the
accommodation they provide is sufficient for the needs of
their customers.
An underground sanitary convenience is to be constructed
at the "Chequers," another is proposed at Beacontree Heath
further conveniences should be provided, particularly in connection
with the parks in the district.
Scavenging.
The following table gives some statistics relating to the
collection of refuse.
1. Tonnage of House Refuse removed per week—267 tons.
2. Number of houses from which removed—14.500.
3. Cost—C3,753.
4. Cost per house—10s. 4d. per annum.
5.At March, 1928, the transport consisted of: —
2 S.D. Freighters.
1 Fordson Tractor.
1 Harvester Tractor.
4 Trailers.
17 men were engaged on collection.
4 men on Tip.
At September, 1928: —
2 S.D. Freighters.
2 Harvester Tractors and Trailers.
1 Fordson Tractor and Trailers were engaged.
22 men were engaged on collection.
4/5 men on Tip.