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in good condition, and few nuisances found ; but 37 cow sheds
were deficient, either as regards paving inside and outside the
sheds, or cleanliness or proper means of drainage inside the
sheds. The defects, however, were not serious, and were all
removed before the licensing day, except in the yard of Mr.
Parson's premises, adjoining the shed, which was filthy and
badly paved. The renewal of his license was opposed, and the
application adjourned for the work to be carried out, which was
eventually done to my satisfaction. In addition, the premises of
Messrs. Abbot in Paradise Place, Mrs. Head in Frampton Park
Rd. and Mr. Whitby in Bay Street, not being in proper order, were
opposed, but with the exception of Mrs. Head's, where there was
not any work done, the renewals were granted. The yards
were repaired in 11, and the sheds whitewashed and cleansed
in 18 instances. The other works were of a trifling character,
and were all done in a short time after the Committee's
visits.
From time to time a house to house inspection of the dust
bins has been made in the poorer districts and all accumulations
removed, although in many instances the inhabitants objected to
the dust being taken away. In many instances the landlords
have provided pails instead of dust bins for their poor tenants,
but they have not been a success, as the pails were very
frequently used for other purposes, such as coals, and in one
instance as a corn bin for a pony. Many of the tenants also
when they moved took the pails with them. The dustmen also
from time to time knock at every house in the poorer streets
and ask for the dust, so that I have received very few complaints
of non-removal except from those who habitually write here
instead of placing a D card in the window. The plan adopted
in this district of a man being employed by the Board who accompanies
every cart, and assists in the removal of the dust, as well
as applies for it, acts in a very satisfactory manner.
Artizans' Dwellings.—There has not been any necessity to
take action under the Artizans' Dwellings Acts during the year,