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One of the worst cases of a defective drain was found
in Woodbine Grove. I was assured by the owners'
representative that the drains had all been relaid a few
years ago.
Mr. H. W. Longdin, the Surveyor to the Council,
kindly took a photograph of the drain. The drain was
composed of 12-inch semi-circular tiles, butted together,
with a piece of wood laid on top, the ground all round
being saturated with sewage. (See Fig. 3).
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
There are 18 houses in Arpley Road registered as
"Houses let in Lodgings." These have been regularly
inspected, and midnight inspections have also been carried
out.
On four occasions overcrowding was found to exist
in various rooms. Summonses were taken out in these
cases.
Mrs. Stitchman was fined
1. 20s. and 42s. 6d. costs.
2. 40s. and 17s. costs.
3. 20s. and 10s. costs.
James Osborne
4. £5 and 19s. 6d. costs.
After this last summons four of the houses were
given up, but two were taken by another landlord, so
that there are now 18 houses registered, as against 20
houses last year.