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in accordance with the Vestry's requirements, the buildings in
which they were situated thoroughly cleansed and limewhited.
Also that at Messrs. Bowley's premises some 18 men
were found to be employed, for whom a water closet was
provided with defective water supply and an untrapped urinal,
with the surface surrounding the same in badly paved condition,
allowing pools of stagnant water to collect. These defects
existed in the works north side of Wellington Road, on the
south side it was found there were certain other conveniences.
Further, that one of the processes of manufacture herein conducted
was the grinding of white lead in oil, that at some time or other
suitable facilities for washing were provided for the workmen
employed, but that on the date of his inspection these were out
of order, and the workmen had in consequence for months past
been utilising a large tank for the purpose of washing their
hands, and this, upon the date of inspection, had the appearance
of having been very infrequently emptied. A portion of the yard
of these works was used as a urinal, and was in a most offensive
condition, without proper paving or drainage. The Committee
gave directions that the necessary steps should be taken to see
that the various matters were attended to. Notice was consequently
served, and the works carried out.
Also with reference to the Albion Wharf, Wellington Road,
that for the use of the persons employed, namely, two
workmen, and two on the office staff, there were two of Moule's
earth closets, which were, upon the date of inspection, found to
be in good and cleanly condition. The Committee, having
regard to the whole of the circumstances of the case, decided not
to require further accommodation to be provided.
Also that at the Imperial Oil Company's Works, Wellington
Road, some ten men were employed in addition to the office staff,
and that the water closet accommodation was in a satisfactory