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151 [1898
Of course, some of the houses have been much improved, for after being thoroughly
repaired they are let to a different class of occupiers, but the greater number require
constant observation.
I served 245 intimation notices as to nuisances and 357 cleansing notices.
There were nine prosecutions. Three summonses were, however, withdrawn, and the
others resulted in fines and costs amounting to £17. Several other prosecutions should
have been taken, but were abandoned because the time taken up in preparing the evidence,
in attending at the Police Court to obtain the summonses, and afterwards attending to
prove the case at the hearing, which often means several adjournments, is so great that it
could not be afforded unless by neglecting the inspections.
During the year I have made 4,629 inspections and 924 re-inspections and calls, and
have had 1,572 improvements carried out on 844 premises, the full statement attached
hereto showing the details under their respective headings.
In consequence of the outbreak of Measles, and in accordance with your instructions,
I made 988 calls in respect to this disease. This, I venture to think, is not an unsatisactory
report of 1 2 months' work.
I am, Sir,
Yours respectfully,
JAMES J. JORDAN,
Intpector of Houses let in Lodgings.