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Difficulty was experienced in a number of cases, in obtaining
access to the premises for the purpose of measuring, etc.,
but by persistent effort, both by letter asking for appointment,
and personal calls, each one of these was dealt with.
Such information gained, has revealed the fact that, in
relation to these premises, overcrowding exists in two cases, and
in one other case, review will be necessary.
(iii). Unoccupied and Showhouses.
As mentioned on page 41, there were 63 unoccupied
premises, and 8 houses which were being used as showhouses.
These will be visited as they become occupied,
with a view to either the owner/occupier form, or the Housing
form 'B' (tenants form) being completed.
(iv). General.
It appears that building in this District will still progress
at a fairly average pace, and that lists of completed dwelling
houses will continue to be received from the Surveyor's Department
for some months to come. These lists average from 50
to 80 premises a month, and now that a routine has been
established in dealing with them, this throws a considerable
amount of additional administrative and clerical work on the
staff of the Department.
Having regard to the extent of the number of dwelling
houses dealt with, it is pleasing to record the excellent response
which was obtained in connection with these enquiry forms.
E(13)d. Survey of Encampment at Belvedere Marsh.
Towards the latter part of the year the Council decided to
undertake a comprehensive survey of the Encampment at
Belvedere Marsh.
During December, Temporary Staff were appointed to
undertake this survey, and the work is proceeding under the
direct supervision of this Department.
As a preliminary to the actual work of collating statistics,
regarding huts, vans, etc., and the population, a comprehensive
survey will be undertaken, and each structure is to be accurately
plotted on a sketch plan. This work will be supervised in cooperation
with the Surveyor's Department.
The work of visiting and obtaining details with regard to
each plot, which facts will be entered in detail on survey
cards, is proceeding.
For the purpose of the survey, the encampment will be
dealt with in three parts:—
1. East Road.
2. Occupation or New Road.
3. Morton Road,