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their mains could easily be arranged" was not in opposition,
or derogatory to, the Vestry's position or interest.
On this understanding the injunction was discharged and
the action withdrawn, the Vestry proceeding with the
completion of their works as originally contemplated.
It should be stated that the subsoil in the street referred
to is of a loose nature, and consequently, when the trench
was filled in and the ground rammed, it was more solid in
the cutting than was the case prior to the opening being
made.
SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS.
Summonses have been taken out in the following
cases :—
Adulteration 7
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Fines were inflicted in each case.
In addition to the above-mentioned summary cases,
proceedings have been taken against certain persons concerned
in the management of disorderly houses.
DISORDERLY HOUSES.
It has only been found necessary to undertake four
prosecutions for keeping disorderly houses during the year,
and a conviction was obtained in each case.
In several cases, however, notice was given to the persons
responsible for the conduct of alleged disorderly clubs and
houses of ill-fame, with the effect of causing a discontinuance
of the annoyance and thereby rendering legal proceedings
unnecessary.