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of the roofs were leaky; and the flooring was so rotten that
in places it was absolutely dangerous to walk upon. The
sites of the houses were flooded owing to the leakage from
the waterpipes, and all the drains and sanitary arrangements
were defective.
The work that was being carried out, however, was
merely patchwork, and not sufficient to render the houses fit
for habitation. Under these circumstances, a closing order
was applied for and granted in March. The houses were
closed, and have remained so ever since; they are now in a
ruinous state, and if the owner fails to carry out an agreement
made in December, a demolition order is to be applied
for.
Factory and Several of the workshops have been inspected; some on
Acts. complaint from Inspectors of Factories. One workshop was
closed, being without proper sanitary accommodation for the
workers, and having no water laid on.
Two laundries were redrained, and new w.c. accommodation
provided.
Dairies, The dairies, cowsheds, and milkshops have been inspected
and Cowsheds periodically and at intervals, and, with a few exceptions, have
Milkshops. been found to be kept in accordance with the regulations.
There are 39 of these premises in the district, two having
been registered during the year.
In one case the drains of a milkshop were relaid.
In 4 cases notices were given for the cleansing of milk
utensils.
In November the Inspector reported to the Council on the
desirability of having the cowsheds in Effra Road abolished,
as the land in this part of the district is being rapidly built
over. The sheds (which contain between 40 and 50 cows)
are now almost surrounded by houses of the small villa type;