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Number of Prosecutions under By-laws under Public Health Act,
(a) For prevention of nuisance arising from snow, ice, salt,
filth, &c. Nil
(b) For prevention of nuisance arising from offensive matter
running out of any manufactory, &c. Nil
(c) For the prevention of keeping of animals in such a manner
as to be injurious to health Nil
(d) As to paving of yards, &c., of dwelling houses 2
(c) In connection with the removal of offensive matter, &c. Nil
(f) As to cesspools and privies, removal and disposal of
refuse, &c. 1
(g) For securing the cleanliness of tanks, cisterns, &c. Nil
(h) With respect to water closets, earth closets, etc. 1
(i) With respect to sufficiency of water supply to water closets 4
(j) With respect to drainage, &c. (Metropolis Management
Act, Section 202) 8
(k) With respect to deposit of plans as to drainage, &c. (Metropolis
Management Acts Amendment (By-laws) Act, 1899) 1
Mortuaries:—
Total number of bodies removed 314
Total number of infectious bodies removed 6
In conclusion, I have to thank the Members of the Council for
the consideration they have never failed to show, and the Clerks
and Inspectors for the help which is always so willingly given.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
FBANCIS STEVENS.
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