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The factory inspector was informed of two workshops unknown
to him.
74. Dust-shoots.—I did not become aware of any dust shoots
contravening the bye-laws. The bulk of the house refuse was
deposited on the levels outside the prescribed distance.
In my last report I referred to a deposit of house refuse
having been made on Wright's estate, within 100 yards of houses,
by the Vestry's former contractor. The deposit was discontinued
for a time on complaint to the contractor, but was soon
after found to be once more in progress. Notice was then
served on Mr. Wright to remove the deposit, and not complying,
he was summoned at the Police Court, and after several
adjournments to give opportunity for the removal, was finally
fined 40/- and 3/- costs. Considering the trouble he had given
to the Vestry's officers, the repetition of the offence, and the
prolonged neglect to remedy the nuisance, this may be considered
a very moderate fine, and totally inadequate costs.
75. Dust Collection.—There have not been so many cases
of neglect to remove house refuse as in 1897, and the collection
in respect of regularity may be said to have been fairly satisfactory.
But, as I reported last year, the dust carts are
frequently overloaded and never properly covered, with the
result that dust is frequently spilt on the ground and even
more frequently blown about in the air. There is urgent need
for proper dust carts with hinged doors.
76. Smoke Nuisance.—There has been, on the whole I
think, less black smoke emitted from the Arsenal chimneys. I
have noticed particularly that one old offender has been much
less frequently at fault. An adjoining one, however, has given
off more smoke.
77. Registration of houses let to two or more families.—Four