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open spaces near the house, thereby preventing proper ventilation for the back
rooms. Some of the advertisement hoardings continue to cause much trouble
as they generally seem to be used by the public as conveniences. These
nuisances are abated, however, by the Council's man (who cleanses urinals,
etc.), by digging over and disinfecting the contaminated soil.
I hope to be able, during the coming year, to get up much useful
information on these points with a view to revising the by-laws.
As I have before mentioned I should much like to see all qualified
and experienced Assistant Inspectors given similar powers as an Inspector of
Nuisances under the Public Health Acts, 1875, as they could then act more
independently. The present law curtails their powers to some extent, and
necessitates your Inspector of Nuisances having to carry out details himself,
which might well be done by your Assistant Inspectors.
My assistants, I am pleased to say, continue to carry out their duties—
which at times require the utmost tact and courtesy—in a most satisfactory
manner.
I desire to express my grateful thanks for the continued support I have
received from my Committee and the Council in the discharge of my multifarious
duties.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
RICHARD JOHN BUTLAND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.