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defective drains. During the early part of November
the Clayton Disinfecting apparatus, jointly owned by
the Works and the Public Health Committees, was
brought into use, and the sewers in certain streets
were thoroughly cleared of rats.
STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF
HOUSE REFUSE.
Steps have been taken during the past year or two
to secure the substitution of proper covered dustbins
in place of the open dustpails which were formerly in
common use in the Borough. I regret that in some of
the tenement buildings in the Borough the unsatisfactory
dustshoot method of depositing and storing refuse is in
operation—a method which inevitably leads to nuisances
in hot weather or where much organic refuse is
thrown away.
A cognate matter of great public health interest is
the method of collection of refuse, and I am glad to note
that the committee concerned is considering this with a
view to the adoption of more efficient means of
collection.
OFFENSIVE MATTER.
During the summer months, the inspectors keep
special observation to see that offensive matter is not
conveyed through the streets during hours prohibited
by the by-laws. Legal proceedings were necessary
in one offence under these by-laws, and a fine and
costs were imposed upon the offender to a total
amount of £8 3s.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida Street.
Eight inspections were made at these premises.
Poultry slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt
with elsewhere in this report.