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SECTION 3.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
The tables on pages 31 to 33 and 37 to 43 summarise, as
far as possible, the Sanitary work of the Department; from
this it will be seen that a total of 24,223 houses and premises
have been inspected or re-inspected during the year; 1,476
intimation notices and 110 statutory notices have been served.
It is very gratifying to be able to report that it was
not found necessary to institute Police Court proceedings in any
instance during the year.
There were altogether throughout the year 507 complaints
registered.
Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.—Three hundred
and fifteen inspections have been paid to these premises within
the Borough during the year. The number of factories, etc., on
the register at the end of the year was 204 factories, 118 workshops
and 37 wharves and quays.
During the hot weather experienced in August last, complaints
were received of a serious nuisance caused by a large
firm in the district setting up a new process of drying and mixing
stone for the manufacture of road-making material. On investigation
it was found that the inhabitants in the vicinity suffered
considerably from the dust and gritty particles which perculated
into the houses, not only causing inconvenience but seriously
affecting the health of the occupants. As the case was also one
concerning the health of the employees, the matter was referred
to H.M. Inspector of Factories for his co-operation. The business
was closed temporarily until a dust-collecting apparatus was
installed. No further complaint has been received by the
Department and it is hoped that the measures taken will prevent
any recunencc of the nuisance.
Outworkers' Register.—Five lists, containing 24 names
and addresses have been received from employers within the
district. In addition to this, 42 lists containing 106 names and
addresses of Outworkers residing in this Borough were received
from Medical Officers of Health of other Boroughs, whilst 6
lists with 7 names and addresses were forwarded to other
districts, thus giving a total of 123 Outworkers in the Borough.
110 visits of inspection have been paid to these premises.